Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 65 · 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 peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
36. 36.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) The dog barked at the postman.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor

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