Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 307 · 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) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The baby slept like a log.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.

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