Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 218 · 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?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The feather was as light as air.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The children played cricket after school.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The baby slept like a log.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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