Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 659 · 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 strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
   “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) tiptoed (b) tossed (c) peered
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
3. 3.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Sneha licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) telling (b) showing
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Meera. (b) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Meera. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Meera.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.What makes the sound “roar”? (a) a lion (b) a dog (c) a bee
7. 7.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) hiss (b) mango (c) pencil
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” ___ Riya. (a) asked (b) whispered (c) shouted
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is angry? (a) Arjun stamped his foot and slammed the door. (b) Arjun was angry. (c) Arjun grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) spoke (c) got
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Yash. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) groaned (b) creaky (c) stairs
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, we are in the library,” ___ Nisha. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) cold (c) hungry
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) meow (b) mango (c) green
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) nice (b) shiny (c) good
20. 20.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) snake (b) hiss (c) angry
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) grass (b) tickled (c) feathery
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) shaggy (b) good (c) nice
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Joseph felt very sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) okay (b) good (c) sour
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Fatima’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The bees ___ around the mango flowers.” (a) quack (b) buzz (c) roar
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) got (b) held (c) clutched
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) glanced (b) shouted (c) tumbled
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “We heard a loud ___ at the front door.” (a) knock (b) boom (c) beep

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