Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 216 · 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 baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The feather was as light as air.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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