Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 82 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The baby slept like a log.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) hot (c) cold
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly

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