Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 332 · 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) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The children played cricket after school.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.

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