Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 682 · 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?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The baby slept like a log.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The train left the station at nine.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.

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