Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 63 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The feather was as light as air.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The feather was as light as air.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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