Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 602 · 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 sound word fits the gap?
   “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) knock (b) hiss (c) beep
2. 2.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) hiss (b) beep (c) snip
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
   “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) sipped (c) staggered
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) car (c) zoomed
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Diya. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Diya. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping”, whispered Diya.
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) quack (c) quickly
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) got (b) cleaned (c) scrubbed
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
10. 10.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The pakoras sizzle in the hot oil.” (a) sizzle (b) pakoras (c) oil
11. 11.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) staggered (b) leapt (c) blazed
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) tiptoed (b) walked (c) did
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) table (c) woof
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The puppy gave a happy ___ at the gate.” (a) quack (b) woof (c) sizzle
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) May I borrow your eraser? asked Rohan. (b) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Rohan. (c) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Rohan.
18. 18.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) clutched (b) dashed (c) grabbed
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kavya was angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Farhan. (b) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Farhan. (c) “Shh, the film is starting” whispered Farhan.
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) hungry (b) happy (c) tired
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a ___.” (a) sizzle (b) honk (c) slurp
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) wind (b) icy (c) howled
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) golden (b) nice (c) good
27. 27.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) fine (b) striped (c) nice
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) fine (b) spiky (c) good
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) rickety
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Diya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.” (a) tired (b) angry (c) sad
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is scared? (a) Zoya was scared. (b) Zoya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door. (c) Zoya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.
35. 35.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) peered (b) strolled (c) hurled
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Saanvi is bored? (a) Saanvi’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (b) Saanvi counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Saanvi was bored.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
39. 39.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Riya was bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
40. 40.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya was sad.” (a) showing (b) telling

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