Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 289 · 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 simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The baby slept like a log.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (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.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.

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