Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 384 · 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 line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
2. 2.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a balloon (b) a rooster (c) a cow
3. 3.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) a horse (b) a leaking tap (c) a frog
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) patchwork (b) fine (c) nice
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) moo (b) river (c) quickly
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “jumped” in this sentence?
   “The deer jumped over the fallen log.” (a) leapt (b) shouted (c) giggled
8. 8.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) splash (b) children (c) pool
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) fluffy
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) cold (c) happy
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
13. 13.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My best friend is moving away___” sobbed Priya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Ananya. (b) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Ananya. (c) Watch out for that car! shouted Ananya.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) curled (b) fluffy (c) kitten
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Vihaan. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Vihaan. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Vihaan.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The baby slept like a log.
24. 24.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Saanvi. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) showing (b) telling
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is sad? (a) Simran was sad. (b) Simran’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Simran’s cheek.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) snip (b) table (c) river
29. 29.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The sparrows ___ on my window sill.” (a) hiss (b) chirp (c) whoosh
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is sad? (a) Manav was sad. (b) Manav dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Manav sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The feather was as light as air.
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The baby ___ across the carpet to her toy.” (a) moved (b) crawled (c) made
34. 34.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a bee (b) a pig (c) a sneeze
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
37. 37.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) hurled (b) tumbled (c) trudged
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I have lost my favourite teddy,” ___ Saanvi. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.

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