Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 435 · 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) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The feather was as light as air.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The children played cricket after school.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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