Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 694 · 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 bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) green (c) loud
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The feather was as light as air.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The feather was as light as air.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The feather was as light as air.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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