Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 668 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The feather was as light as air.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The train left the station at nine.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The children played cricket after school.
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.

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