Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 299 · 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 feather was as light as air. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The train left the station at nine.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The feather was as light as air.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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