Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 972 · 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 bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) tall (c) round
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) white (c) black
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) strong (c) weak
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) hot (c) loud
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
39. 39.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The baby slept like a log.

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