Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 154 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Make the reader see it): Decide which tool the question is about. Use that lesson’s tip: a sense, showing actions, like / as or IS, a sound word, a strong verb, an exact adjective, or speech marks. Read your choice aloud — does it paint a clear picture?

1. 1.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) hiss (c) green
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The children played cricket after school.
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) rope (b) scraped (c) rough
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) okay (b) good (c) polished
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) good (b) nice (c) spiky
8. 8.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) crunch (c) slowly
9. 9.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Tears filled Imran’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) showing (b) telling
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha felt very happy.” (a) telling (b) showing
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The feather was as light as air.
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha stamped her foot and slammed the door.” (a) telling (b) showing
15. 15.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake___” whispered Yash. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is angry? (a) Riya threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (b) Riya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Riya was angry.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) looked (b) got (c) peered
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) glanced (b) looked (c) came
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) reflected (b) glassy (c) lake
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The ducks quack noisily near the pond.” (a) quack (b) pond (c) ducks
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
25. 25.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) croak (b) kind (c) yellow
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fog was a grey curtain over the town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Diya. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Diya. (c) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Diya.
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is angry? (a) Diya folded her arms and glared at her brother. (b) Diya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Diya was angry.
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Joseph. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) fine (b) good (c) crispy
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time does the train leave___” asked Yash. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is hungry? (a) Aarav gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (b) Aarav was hungry. (c) Aarav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
38. 38.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My sandcastle got washed away___” sobbed Aryan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) kite (b) danced (c) colourful
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Nobody came to my party___” sobbed Tara. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)

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