Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 809 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The train left the station at nine.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) loud (c) huge
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The train left the station at nine.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.

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