Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 975 · 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?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) green (c) red
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The feather was as light as air.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) cold (b) loud (c) hot
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) light (c) heavy

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