Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 237 · 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?
   “I have lost my favourite teddy,” ___ Ananya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
2. 2.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Zoya was really happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is happy? (a) Nisha hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Nisha was happy. (c) Nisha licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) clear (c) muddy
5. 5.Which word fits the gap best?
   “May I borrow your eraser?” ___ Arjun. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Vihaan was cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) busy (c) silent
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
   “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) trudged (b) scribbled (c) hurled
10. 10.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a heavy bag falling (b) a motorbike (c) a jump into a pool
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) bored (b) tired (c) sad
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
13. 13.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) mighty (b) roar (c) lion
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) flew (b) got (c) soared
16. 16.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) logs (b) dry (c) crackle
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) puppy (b) woof (c) gate
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) good (b) fiery (c) fine
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
23. 23.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The pakoras ___ in the hot oil.” (a) thud (b) neigh (c) sizzle
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) good (b) polished (c) fine
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) loud (b) red (c) green
28. 28.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The sparrows chirp on my window sill.” (a) sparrows (b) chirp (c) window
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) good (b) okay (c) sleek
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) cat (b) night (c) meow
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is cold? (a) Simran gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (b) Simran’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Simran was cold.
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Priya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
33. 33.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) buzz (c) gentle
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) owl (b) hooted (c) speckled
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) fine (b) good (c) puffy
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.” (a) scared (b) sad (c) tired
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is sad? (a) Pooja was sad. (b) Pooja gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (c) Pooja’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.
39. 39.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha felt very scared.” (a) showing (b) telling
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.

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