Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 658 · 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 train left the station at nine. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.

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