Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 730 · 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 baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The feather was as light as air.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The train left the station at nine.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The train left the station at nine.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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