Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 235 · 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?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear

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