Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 825 · 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?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.

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