Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 54 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The baby slept like a log.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The children played cricket after school.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) slow (c) loud
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) It rained all night in our town.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The feather was as light as air.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.

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