Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 9 · 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 an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) slow (c) soft
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) foolish (c) silly
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The road was as straight as a ruler.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) It rained all night in our town.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The children played cricket after school.
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.

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