Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 488 · 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?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The feather was as light as air.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat

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