Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 540 · 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) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The children played cricket after school.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) It rained all night in our town.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.

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