Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 733 · 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) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The train left the station at nine.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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