Figurative Language Worksheets for Grade 3

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Take a look at what's included in this worksheet pack. Each page focuses on different aspects of figurative language to provide comprehensive practice.

Easy

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. She ran as fast as a  

2. A simile compares two things using the words  

3. When we say the stars danced in the sky, we give stars a  

4. A metaphor says something  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A simile uses the words like or as to compare two things.

T F

2. Personification gives human qualities to animals or objects.

T F

3. The sentence "The boy is like a fish in water" is a metaphor.

T F

Figurative Language

Easy

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The pillow was as soft as a  

2. When we say the sun smiled down on us, the sun is given a  

3. A  

4. Figurative language does not mean exactly what the  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A metaphor compares two things without using like or as.

T F

2. The sentence "Time is money" is a simile.

T F

3. Figurative language helps make writing more interesting and vivid.

T F

Figurative Language

Easy

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. When someone says "It's raining cats and dogs," they mean it is raining very  

2. Hyperbole is a big  

3. The night sky was as dark as  

4. An idiom is a phrase whose meaning is  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Hyperbole uses extreme exaggeration to make a point.

T F

2. The phrase "Break a leg" literally means to break your leg.

T F

3. The sentence "My backpack weighs a ton" is an example of hyperbole.

T F

Figurative Language

Easy

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The saying "Let the cat out of the bag" is an idiom that means to reveal a  

2. Her hair was as golden as  

3. Saying you waited "forever" in line is an example of  

4. "The city was a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. An idiom means exactly what the words say.

T F

2. The sentence "She cried a river of tears" is an example of hyperbole.

T F

3. A metaphor always uses the word like or as.

T F

Figurative Language

Medium

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The baby's skin was as smooth as  

2. The thunder  

3. Her voice was music to my  

4. He ate like a  

5. The old car  

6. The snow was a white  

7. The kitten was as light as a  

8. The flowers  

9. Life is a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

The moon winked at me through the clouds.

→

simile using as

She is as brave as a lion.

→

personification of the moon

His heart is made of gold.

→

metaphor about kindness

The stars danced across the night sky.

→

personification of stars

Figurative Language

Medium

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The river  

2. Her smile was as bright as the  

3. The world is a  

4. The trees  

5. He swims like a  

6. Books are  

7. The alarm clock  

8. She was as quiet as a  

9. The test was a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

The homework was a breeze.

→

simile using like

The angry clouds gathered overhead.

→

metaphor meaning it was easy

He runs like the wind.

→

personification of clouds

The campfire reached its fingers to the sky.

→

personification of fire

Figurative Language

Medium

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The puppy was as playful as a  

2. The lightning  

3. His room was a  

4. I waited for you for a  

5. The night  

6. She was as tall as a  

7. Knowledge is a  

8. This bag is so heavy it weighs a  

9. The sea  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

It's raining cats and dogs.

→

metaphor about being unkind

She has a heart of stone.

→

idiom meaning heavy rain

The wind whispered secrets.

→

hyperbole about laughing hard

I nearly died laughing.

→

personification of wind

Figurative Language

Medium

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The ice cream was as cold as  

2. The rain  

3. Friendship is a  

4. I have a  

5. The old stairs  

6. He eats like a  

7. Her smile was a ray of  

8. To "hit the nail on the head" is an  

9. The mountain  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

That joke is so old it has a beard.

→

simile using like

Her eyes were like emeralds.

→

hyperbole about an old joke

The clock stared at me during the test.

→

metaphor about happiness

Laughter is the best medicine.

→

personification of a clock

Figurative Language

Hard

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence contains a simile?

2. What type of figurative language is used in "The ocean swallowed the small boat"?

3. In the sentence "My brother is a walking encyclopedia," what does the metaphor mean?

4. Which pair of sentences are both examples of personification?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. "The cafeteria was as loud as a  

2. "The door  

3. "Her ideas were  

4. Figurative language has a different meaning from the  

5. "The moon  

Figurative Language

Hard

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which sentence is a metaphor?

2. "The computer threw a tantrum and shut itself off." What type of figurative language is this?

3. What does the simile "The baby's room was like an oven" mean?

4. Read: "The shadows crept along the hallway as night fell." Which human action is given to shadows?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. "The lake was a sheet of  

2. "The autumn leaves  

3. "His backpack weighed as much as a  

4. A simile always uses the word like or the word  

5. "The warm bed  

Figurative Language

Hard

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What does the idiom "Piece of cake" mean?

2. Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

3. Read: "The old tree stretched its arms toward the clouds." What type of figurative language is this?

4. Which pair contains one simile and one metaphor?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. "The grass was as green as  

2. When you say "Hold your horses," you really mean to be  

3. "Her temper was a  

4. "This homework will take  

5. "The sun  

Figurative Language

Hard

Figurative Language

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What does the idiom "Costs an arm and a leg" mean?

2. Which sentence uses personification?

3. Read: "My teacher has eyes in the back of her head." This sentence is best described as —

4. Which sentence contains both a simile AND hyperbole?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. "The road stretched on  

2. "Spill the beans" is an  

3. "The classroom was as quiet as a  

4. "Opportunity  

5. "Time is a  

Figurative Language

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These figurative language worksheets help grade 3 students develop essential english skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Similes: Comparisons with like or as
• Metaphors: Direct comparisons
• Personification: Human traits to non-human
• Literal vs Figurative
• Real Examples in poems

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

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