Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 729 · 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?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) It rained all night in our town.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The train left the station at nine.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud

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