Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 565 · 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 shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) It rained all night in our town.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The train left the station at nine.

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