Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 307 · 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 strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) peered (b) hurled (c) staggered
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat” giggled Joseph. (b) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat”, giggled Joseph. (c) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” giggled Joseph.
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is hungry? (a) Kavya kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (b) Kavya shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (c) Kavya was hungry.
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, the exam has begun___” whispered Arjun. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Riya stamped her foot and slammed the door.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) sad
8. 8.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap, whispered Saanvi. (b) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap”, whispered Saanvi. (c) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” whispered Saanvi.
9. 9.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) mango (c) baa
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) nice (c) fine
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Nobody came to my party___” sobbed Aryan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
12. 12.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) buzz (c) happy
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is scared? (a) Arjun was scared. (b) Arjun beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (c) Arjun’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aisha threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) scared (b) angry (c) tired
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) neigh (b) hoot (c) moo
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) gloomy
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret” whispered Aarav. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Aarav. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Aarav.
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is bored? (a) Rohan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Rohan was bored. (c) Tears filled Rohan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) moo (c) table
23. 23.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) telling (b) showing
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) made (b) munched (c) ate
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) That joke is so funny, giggled Riya. (b) “That joke is so funny” giggled Riya. (c) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Riya.
26. 26.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Ananya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy
28. 28.What makes the sound “achoo”? (a) a frog (b) a sneeze (c) a duck
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Imran was bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
32. 32.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) happy (b) tired (c) cold
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) lit (b) fireworks (c) dazzling
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) fluffy
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Pooja dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) went (b) strolled (c) walked
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) bored
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha was really hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Fatima. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.

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