Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 520 · 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 mark goes in the gap?
   “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Meera. (a) a question mark (?) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a full stop (.)
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) cold (c) loud
3. 3.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Sahil was really sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
4. 4.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) strolled (b) walked (c) got
5. 5.Which word fits the gap best?
   “What time does the train leave?” ___ Arjun. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Joseph gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) telling (b) showing
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
8. 8.What makes the sound “beep”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a lion (c) a microwave
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) good (b) fiery (c) nice
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ishaan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) tired
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) nice (b) steaming (c) good
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is sad? (a) Sahil was sad. (b) Sahil froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is sad? (a) Maria was sad. (b) Maria gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (c) Tears filled Maria’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is angry? (a) Kavya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (b) Kavya was angry. (c) Kavya stamped her foot and slammed the door.
18. 18.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.” (a) tired (b) hungry (c) cold
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Simran’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) cold
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) juicy (b) filled (c) mangoes
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) glanced (b) got (c) looked
25. 25.Which strong verb means “chewed with a crunching noise”? (a) dashed (b) munched (c) scribbled
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) leapt (b) came (c) jumped
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) crept (b) went (c) had
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
31. 31.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a microwave (b) a jump into a pool (c) a cat
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) walked (b) trudged (c) went
34. 34.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) boom (b) window (c) pencil
35. 35.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) whispered (b) hurled (c) slammed
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “That joke is so funny___” giggled Vihaan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
37. 37.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The pakoras sizzle in the hot oil.” (a) oil (b) pakoras (c) sizzle
38. 38.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The camera went click at the party.” (a) party (b) camera (c) click
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Watch out for that car___” shouted Vihaan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)

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