Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 362 · 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 temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
2. 2.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) hooted (b) owl (c) speckled
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Tenzin counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) scared
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap, whispered Simran. (b) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap” whispered Simran. (c) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” whispered Simran.
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) fine (c) good
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Farhan rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) telling (b) showing
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) bored
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Saanvi’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.” (a) tired (b) cold (c) sad
12. 12.What makes the sound “croak”? (a) a frog (b) a balloon (c) a microwave
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The train left the station at nine.
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pop (b) tall (c) green
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Riya. (b) “Why is the sky blue”? asked Riya. (c) Why is the sky blue? asked Riya.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, we are in the library,” ___ Priya. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Riya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) showing (b) telling
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) golden
23. 23.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Is it time for lunch yet___” asked Ishaan. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) cold (b) angry (c) happy
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) tired
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Meera gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) angry (b) scared (c) cold
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) okay (b) sticky (c) fine
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
34. 34.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) cold (b) scared (c) tired
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crowded market buzzed with voices.” (a) market (b) crowded (c) buzzed
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My best friend is moving away___” sobbed Sahil. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
37. 37.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) a clock (b) a leaking tap (c) an owl
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) bored (b) scared (c) cold
40. 40.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) roar (c) gentle

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