Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 380 · 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 scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) woof (b) pencil (c) mango
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) sticky
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is hungry? (a) Nisha was hungry. (b) Nisha’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Nisha’s cheek.
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is sad? (a) Tara sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (b) Tara was sad. (c) Tara’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.
7. 7.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) slowly (c) splash
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Kavya. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Tears filled Yash’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) sad (b) bored (c) angry
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) did (b) hurled (c) threw
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) showing (b) telling
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Grab the rope___” shouted Ishaan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) slammed (b) trudged (c) sipped
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is scared? (a) Manav was scared. (b) Manav could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Manav gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.
16. 16.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) tiny (b) carried (c) ant
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is sad? (a) Farhan was sad. (b) Tears filled Farhan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Farhan’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Come back here, Moti! shouted Aisha. (b) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Aisha. (c) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Aisha.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The wind went whoosh through the trees.” (a) trees (b) whoosh (c) wind
21. 21.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) telling (b) showing
22. 22.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) scribbled (b) crept (c) plunged
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Joseph is angry? (a) Joseph was angry. (b) Joseph froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Joseph stamped his foot and slammed the door.
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) lit (c) dazzling
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
26. 26.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was really hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) scribbled (b) whispered (c) nibbled
29. 29.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The microwave gave a ___ when the milk was hot.” (a) crackle (b) hoot (c) beep
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) cold (b) angry (c) tired
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
32. 32.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.” (a) telling (b) showing
33. 33.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The taxis honk in the busy street.” (a) street (b) taxis (c) honk
34. 34.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) cleaned (c) made
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Ishaan. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch

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