Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 168 · 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.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is hungry? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Imran’s cheek. (b) Imran was hungry. (c) Imran gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) threw (b) did (c) hurled
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The balloon burst with a pop.” (a) pop (b) burst (c) balloon
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) fine (c) good
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) good (c) nice
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Zoya. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is hungry? (a) Neel’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Neel rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Neel was hungry.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) cold
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) shut (c) got
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is happy? (a) Kavya was happy. (b) Kavya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Kavya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
14. 14.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) made (b) took (c) grabbed
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) fell (b) had (c) plunged
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) gobbled (b) staggered (c) fluttered
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) flew (c) made
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Nani ___ sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) put (b) sprinkled (c) came
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is bored? (a) Dev was bored. (b) Dev drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Dev beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
20. 20.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) blazed (b) sobbed (c) sipped
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
23. 23.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) fluttered (b) munched (c) muttered
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) juicy
25. 25.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please___” asked Nisha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Yash. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) rickety
29. 29.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) gulped (b) grabbed (c) trudged
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party,” ___ Riya. (a) asked (b) whispered (c) shouted
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Joseph. (b) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Joseph. (c) May I borrow your eraser? asked Joseph.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) narrow
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is bored? (a) Riya gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (b) Riya counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Riya was bored.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, we are in the library___” whispered Maria. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Fatima. (b) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Fatima. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Fatima.
39. 39.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) a steel plate falling (b) a duck (c) an owl
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.

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