Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 980 · 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?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The children played cricket after school.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We ate rice and dal for dinner.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) It rained all night in our town.
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The feather was as light as air.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) light (b) dark (c) heavy
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither

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