Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 758 · 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) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The children played cricket after school.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The baby slept like a log.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The baby slept like a log.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The children played cricket after school.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
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.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The train left the station at nine.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.

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