Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 41 · 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 night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The baby slept like a log.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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