Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 423 · 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 simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The baby slept like a log.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
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 simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.

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