Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 335 · 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) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
2. 2.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) danced (b) colourful (c) kite
3. 3.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Manav was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Neel’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) scared
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) puppy (c) chewed
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is bored? (a) Ananya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (b) Ananya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Ananya was bored.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
   “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) sobbed (b) sipped (c) tossed
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My sandcastle got washed away,” sobbed Kavya. (b) “My sandcastle got washed away” sobbed Kavya. (c) My sandcastle got washed away, sobbed Kavya.
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) made (b) chilli (c) fiery
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) telling (b) showing
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is angry? (a) Simran was angry. (b) Simran could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (c) Simran folded her arms and glared at her brother.
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The baby slept like a log.
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is angry? (a) Rohan threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (b) Rohan was angry. (c) Rohan could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) okay (c) nice
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret___” whispered Aryan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) scared (b) bored (c) angry
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sneha folded her arms and glared at her brother.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) cold
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue”? asked Manav. (b) Why is the sky blue? asked Manav. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Manav.
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) polished
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
28. 28.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) soared (b) blazed (c) whispered
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away” sobbed Pooja. (b) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Pooja. (c) My best friend is moving away, sobbed Pooja.
30. 30.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) muttered (b) strolled (c) peered
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is cold? (a) Pooja could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Pooja’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Pooja was cold.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) glanced (b) peered (c) sipped
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I miss my grandma so much”, sobbed Dev. (b) “I miss my grandma so much” sobbed Dev. (c) “I miss my grandma so much,” sobbed Dev.
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) rusty
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
39. 39.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away”, sobbed Aarav. (b) My best friend is moving away, sobbed Aarav. (c) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Aarav.
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Maria. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed

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