Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 842 · 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 classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) It rained all night in our town.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) It rained all night in our town.

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