Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 510 · 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 teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) It rained all night in our town.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The children played cricket after school.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The feather was as light as air.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) It rained all night in our town.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.

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