Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 325 · 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 lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is cold? (a) Neel’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Neel’s cheek. (c) Neel was cold.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The stale bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) crumbled (b) stale (c) bread
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) plunged (b) wandered (c) munched
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Neel. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) asked
8. 8.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) thud (b) green (c) window
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fine (b) fluffy (c) good
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is bored? (a) Riya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Riya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Riya was bored.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) slowly (c) slurp
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) good (b) nice (c) golden
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Riya felt very cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball!” shouted Neel. (b) “Catch the ball”! shouted Neel. (c) “Catch the ball” shouted Neel.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
22. 22.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Manav. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
23. 23.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Catch the ball!” ___ Tenzin. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
24. 24.Which strong verb means “laughed in a light, silly way”? (a) leapt (b) giggled (c) tossed
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
26. 26.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kavya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.” (a) showing (b) telling
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) did (c) shut
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
29. 29.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) neigh (b) ding-dong (c) hoot
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) moo (b) green (c) river
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is tired? (a) Rohan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (b) Rohan was tired. (c) Tears filled Rohan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Nisha. (b) “Shh, the film is starting” whispered Nisha. (c) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Nisha.
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Saanvi. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Kabir. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Kabir. (c) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Kabir.
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) came (b) gobbled (c) ate
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
38. 38.What makes the sound “sizzle”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a clock (c) thunder
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is cold? (a) Diya was cold. (b) Diya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (c) Diya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.

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