Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 205 · 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 word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, we are in the library,” ___ Sneha. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
3. 3.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a duck (b) a cat (c) a leaking tap
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” ___ Sneha. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
9. 9.Which strong verb means “walked quietly on your toes”? (a) fluttered (b) tiptoed (c) gobbled
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) mysterious
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) fluttered (b) nibbled (c) tossed
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) nice (b) sticky (c) fine
18. 18.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil___” asked Aryan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) fine (b) squishy (c) nice
20. 20.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” ___ Aarav. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The feather was as light as air.
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball”! shouted Tenzin. (b) Catch the ball! shouted Tenzin. (c) “Catch the ball!” shouted Tenzin.
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) floated (b) puffy (c) clouds
24. 24.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party,” ___ Zoya. (a) asked (b) whispered (c) shouted
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
27. 27.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is cold? (a) Meera dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (b) Meera’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Meera was cold.
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) showing (b) telling
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) white (c) noisy
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
31. 31.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Priya. (b) Come back here, Moti! shouted Priya. (c) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Priya.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) good (b) rusty (c) fine
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) tired (b) hungry (c) happy
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) okay (b) blooming (c) nice
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan was bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, the goat ate your hat, giggled Vihaan. (b) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” giggled Vihaan. (c) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat” giggled Vihaan.
37. 37.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a camera (b) an owl (c) a heavy bag falling
38. 38.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it time for lunch yet___” asked Fatima. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) hungry
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) happy (b) sad (c) angry

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