Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 283 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The feather was as light as air.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.

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