Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 570 · 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) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) humble (c) shy
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The train left the station at nine.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children played cricket after school.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.

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