Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 692 · 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 train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) It rained all night in our town.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The baby slept like a log.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast

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