Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 562 · 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?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The train left the station at nine.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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