Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 455 · 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 sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The children played cricket after school.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The baby slept like a log.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave

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