Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 211 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Like / as … as, or IS): Simile: uses “like” or “as … as” (as cold as ice, ran like the wind). Metaphor: says one thing IS or WAS another, with no like or as (the moon was a silver plate). Neither: an ordinary sentence that compares nothing (we ate rice for dinner).

1. 1.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) It rained all night in our town.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.

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