Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 351 · 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 ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) shaggy (b) nice (c) okay
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is angry? (a) Sneha grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Sneha was angry. (c) Sneha stamped her foot and slammed the door.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Tenzin. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
8. 8.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) gulped (b) glanced (c) shouted
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) tiptoed (b) did (c) walked
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) okay (b) squishy (c) nice
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time does the train leave?” asked Riya. (b) “What time does the train leave”? asked Riya. (c) What time does the train leave? asked Riya.
13. 13.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) scared (b) sad (c) happy
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
15. 15.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Riya. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) okay (b) shiny (c) nice
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Maria beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) showing (b) telling
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) front (b) door (c) knock
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) okay (b) grumpy (c) fine
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti”! shouted Fatima. (b) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Fatima. (c) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Fatima.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
27. 27.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is angry? (a) Priya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Priya was angry. (c) Priya folded her arms and glared at her brother.
28. 28.What makes the sound “woof”? (a) a car horn (b) a pair of scissors (c) a dog
29. 29.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) squeaked (b) floor (c) polished
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) cried (b) sobbed (c) did
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) bored
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) fine (b) crispy (c) nice
34. 34.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The microwave gave a ___ when the milk was hot.” (a) beep (b) tick-tock (c) crunch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) road (b) narrow (c) twisted
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) nice (b) good (c) shimmering
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) river (c) woof
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor

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