Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 483 · 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 classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The children played cricket after school.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.

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