Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 751 · 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) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The train left the station at nine.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) It rained all night in our town.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) It rained all night in our town.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The children played cricket after school.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.

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