Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 756 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.

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