Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 676 · 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 lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The feather was as light as air.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud

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