Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 779 · 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 simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) heavy (c) dark
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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