Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 334 · 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 traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
16. 16.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 sun was a golden ball of fire.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.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.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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