Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 634 · 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 clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The children played cricket after school.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.

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