Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 580 · 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) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) It rained all night in our town.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) It rained all night in our town.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The train left the station at nine.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither

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