Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 833 · 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?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) It rained all night in our town.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The sun was a golden ball of fire.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast

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