Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 316 · 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 is a simile? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
2. 2.Which strong verb could replace “cried” in this sentence?
   “The lost child cried until his mother found him.” (a) tiptoed (b) sobbed (c) munched
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) croak (b) mango (c) happy
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) fine (b) foaming (c) okay
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “A tear rolled slowly down Joseph’s cheek.” (a) scared (b) sad (c) tired
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) nice (b) striped (c) fine
7. 7.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The little lamb gave a soft ___.” (a) roar (b) baa (c) thud
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
   “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) peered (b) raced (c) blazed
9. 9.Which strong verb means “walked unsteadily, almost falling”? (a) blazed (b) gobbled (c) staggered
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) rope (c) scraped
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) good (b) patchwork (c) fine
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling”! shouted Arjun. (b) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Arjun. (c) Look out, the shelf is falling! shouted Arjun.
16. 16.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) showing (b) telling
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
19. 19.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a dog (b) a car horn (c) a heavy bag falling
20. 20.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) the wind (b) a cat (c) a heavy bag falling
21. 21.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya was really scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The train left the station at nine.
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is cold? (a) Ananya was cold. (b) Ananya rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Ananya’s cheek.
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan was really cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is tired? (a) Aryan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Aryan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Aryan was tired.
27. 27.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Vihaan is bored? (a) Vihaan was bored. (b) Vihaan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (c) Vihaan counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) hungry (b) happy (c) cold
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) fine (b) good (c) gigantic
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kite danced in the sky.” (a) fine (b) good (c) colourful
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is cold? (a) Kabir’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (b) Kabir’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (c) Kabir was cold.
34. 34.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) trudged
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) pull (b) sour (c) lemon
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) gobbled (b) ate (c) had
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) good (b) fine (c) rough
38. 38.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) knock (b) front (c) door
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) scared
40. 40.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Saanvi was really hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling

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