Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 53 · 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 baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The feather was as light as air.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.

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