Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 701 · 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.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The train left the station at nine.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) It rained all night in our town.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) wise (c) foolish
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The children played cricket after school.

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