Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 29 · 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’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The children played cricket after school.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.

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