Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 456 · 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.What makes the sound “cock-a-doodle-doo”? (a) a rooster (b) the wind (c) a camera
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake”, whispered Nisha. (b) Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake, whispered Nisha. (c) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” whispered Nisha.
5. 5.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) nibbled (b) sobbed (c) crept
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ elephant stomped across the river.” (a) enormous (b) okay (c) good
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
9. 9.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” ___ Aisha. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) angry (b) bored (c) tired
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) fluttered (b) scrubbed (c) muttered
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is angry? (a) Fatima was angry. (b) Fatima sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (c) Fatima folded her arms and glared at her brother.
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) had (b) muddy (c) pond
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) crept (b) soared (c) whispered
17. 17.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) angry (b) hiss (c) snake
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car” shouted Sneha. (b) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Sneha. (c) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Sneha.
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir was happy.” (a) telling (b) showing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
21. 21.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan felt very angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is cold? (a) Rohan was cold. (b) Rohan drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Rohan’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.
23. 23.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) buzz (b) meow (c) baa
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My kite is torn to pieces___” sobbed Ishaan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
25. 25.Which strong verb could replace “jumped” in this sentence?
    “The deer jumped over the fallen log.” (a) sipped (b) leapt (c) scribbled
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) tall (c) round
28. 28.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” ___ Riya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad is a walking dictionary. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The children played cricket after school.
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) striped (b) slid (c) snake
31. 31.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Fatima. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Fatima. (c) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Fatima.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) good (c) okay
33. 33.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Saanvi was cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Nani ___ sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) sprinkled (b) put (c) went
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.

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