Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 90 · 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.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The lake was a mirror for the mountains.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The children played cricket after school.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.

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