Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 470 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The baby slept like a log.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The train left the station at nine.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow

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