Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 792 · 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) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children played cricket after school.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) It rained all night in our town.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The children played cricket after school.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The feather was as light as air.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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