Simile and Metaphor Exercises - Test 1

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1. 1

   Which sentence contains a simile?

   💡Hint
   aHis heart was a block of ice. bThe car is a beast on the road. cLife is a rollercoaster. dShe is as graceful as a swan.

2. 2

   Which option best completes this simile?

   "He was as busy as.."

   💡Hint
   aa worker. ba bee. ca fast runner. dthe wind.

3. 3

   Which sentence contains a metaphor?

   💡Hint
   aThe dog ran as fast as lightning. bHe is a shining star. cThey fought like cats and dogs. dHer smile was like sunshine.

4. 4

   Complete the simile:

   Her eyes were as bright as ______.

   💡Hint
   astars bthe night sky cthe ocean da candle

5. 5

   Which simile best describes someone very strong?

   💡Hint
   aAs weak as water bAs gentle as a breeze cAs firm as jelly dAs strong as an ox

6. 6

   Which sentence contains a simile?

   💡Hint
   aThe stars were diamonds in the sky. bHe was a shadow in the night. cThe city is a concrete jungle. dHer hands were as cold as ice.

7. 7

   Which sentence uses a simile?

   💡Hint
   aTime is a river flowing endlessly. bShe danced as lightly as a leaf in the wind. cHis voice was a warm blanket on a cold night. dThe stars were diamonds in the sky.

8. 8

   What does the simile "He was as fast as lightning" mean?

   💡Hint
   aHe caused a spark. bHe moved very quickly. cHe was unpredictable. dHe was glowing.

9. 9

   What does the metaphor "The test was a breeze" mean?

   💡Hint
   aThe test was easy. bThe test was about the wind. cThe test passed quickly. dThe test was refreshing.

10. 10

    Which sentence uses figurative language?

    💡Hint
    aShe has a heart of gold. bThe sky was blue and clear. cThe door creaked open. dHe walks every morning.

11. 11

    His words were like honey, sweet and comforting.

    Is this sentence:

    💡Hint
    aA metaphor bA proverb cAn idiom dA simile

12. 12

    Which sentence contains a metaphor?

    💡Hint
    aShe sings as beautifully as a bird. bThe snow was a white blanket over the ground. cHis eyes were like the ocean. dThe fireflies danced in the moonlight.

13. 13

    Which sentence is a simile?

    💡Hint
    aHis ideas are as clear as day. bThe moon is a silver coin in the sky. cLife is a rollercoaster of emotions. dThe house was a fortress against the cold.

14. 14

    Complete the simile:

    His hands were as rough as ______.

    💡Hint
    aglass bwater csandpaper dsilk

15. 15

    What does the simile "He slept like a baby" mean?

    💡Hint
    aHe moved a lot in his sleep. bHe woke up every hour. cHe slept very peacefully. dHe cried a lot while sleeping.

16. 16

    What does the metaphor "Time is money" imply?

    💡Hint
    aPeople spend time making money. bTime can be saved or wasted. cMoney is valuable. dTime is related to business.

17. 17

    Which sentence contains a metaphor?

    💡Hint
    aHe was as stubborn as a mule. bThe room was as cold as a freezer. cThe child was as playful as a puppy. dHer hair was a golden waterfall.

18. 18

    Which of these similes is the most imaginative?

    💡Hint
    aHe is as tall as his brother. bHe runs as often as he can. cShe is as fast as a speeding bullet. dThe cat is like the dog.

19. 19

    The snow was a white carpet spread across the fields.

    Is this sentence:

    💡Hint
    aA metaphor bA question cA command dA simile

20. 20

    Which sentence contains a metaphor?

    💡Hint
    aThe sky was as blue as the ocean. bThe lake was as clear as glass. cHis anger was a storm waiting to break. dShe danced like a butterfly.

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