Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 420 · 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) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The train left the station at nine.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The children played cricket after school.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.

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