Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 696 · 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 pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The feather was as light as air.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The children played cricket after school.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short

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