Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 92 · 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 stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The train left the station at nine.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The baby slept like a log.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The children played cricket after school.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) clear (c) soft
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The baby slept like a log.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The feather was as light as air.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The feather was as light as air.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.

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