Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 888 · 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?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The feather was as light as air.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) It rained all night in our town.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
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 children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) tall (c) short
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) quiet (c) loud
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile

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