Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 194 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) nice (c) fine
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is tired? (a) Farhan rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (b) Farhan counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Farhan was tired.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) shimmering (c) peacock
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
7. 7.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Diya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) showing (b) telling
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) good (b) okay (c) grumpy
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please___” asked Diya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
11. 11.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) lit (c) dazzling
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
13. 13.Which strong verb means “cleaned by rubbing hard”? (a) scrubbed (b) muttered (c) wandered
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) bored (b) cold (c) angry
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) spoke (b) made (c) whispered
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) hard (c) soft
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) meow (b) night (c) cat
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) pencil (c) meow
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
25. 25.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) glanced (b) plunged (c) slammed
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) achoo (b) chair (c) tall
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan was angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock, giggled Aryan. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Aryan. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Aryan.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Run, the bus is leaving___” shouted Dev. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) showing (b) telling
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” giggled Sahil. (b) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat” giggled Sahil. (c) Ha ha, the goat ate your hat, giggled Sahil.
37. 37.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” ___ Aisha. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) drip (b) pop (c) honk

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