Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 481 · 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 sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
2. 2.Which strong verb means “burned brightly and fiercely”? (a) gulped (b) plunged (c) blazed
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
   “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) crept (c) gulped
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) oink (b) roar (c) cock-a-doodle-doo
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Neel dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) angry (b) bored (c) tired
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
10. 10.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) pencil (c) tick-tock
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) kitten (b) fluffy (c) curled
13. 13.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Arjun’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) tired (b) angry (c) happy
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) beep (b) neigh (c) quack
16. 16.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) good (b) nice (c) crispy
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is tired? (a) Arjun laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (b) Arjun could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Arjun was tired.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rickety ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) ladder (b) wobbled (c) rickety
21. 21.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) good (b) shaggy (c) fine
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) sad
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) giggled (b) fluttered (c) tiptoed
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) went (b) drank (c) gulped
30. 30.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Dad gave a loud ___ in the dusty room.” (a) achoo (b) thud (c) sizzle
31. 31.Which strong verb means “took a very quick look”? (a) glanced (b) gobbled (c) nibbled
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is happy? (a) Kabir dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (b) Kabir grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (c) Kabir was happy.
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Vihaan. (b) “That joke is so funny”, giggled Vihaan. (c) “That joke is so funny” giggled Vihaan.
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “We walked home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) sipped (c) sprinkled
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
37. 37.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Priya was really happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) shook (b) thunder (c) booming
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is scared? (a) Aarav gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (b) Aarav was scared. (c) Aarav sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) had (b) flew (c) fluttered

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