Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 410 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.

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