Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 798 · 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 lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The train left the station at nine.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
40. 40.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) My father bought a new umbrella.

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