Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 326 · 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?
   “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The children played cricket after school.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The baby slept like a log.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.

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