Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 696 · 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 line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock, giggled Priya. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Priya. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Priya.
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is sad? (a) Rohan’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap. (b) Rohan was sad. (c) Tears filled Rohan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.
4. 4.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) sipped (b) came (c) drank
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Ananya. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Ananya. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Ananya.
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Farhan was really scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
7. 7.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) had (b) walked (c) staggered
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) good (c) okay
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is scared? (a) Maria grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Maria was scared. (c) Maria’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.
10. 10.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, we are in the library,” ___ Fatima. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) leapt (b) sipped (c) scrubbed
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) sank (b) squishy (c) cushion
14. 14.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) gobbled (b) scrubbed (c) wandered
15. 15.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
16. 16.What makes the sound “pop”? (a) a motorbike (b) a pair of scissors (c) a balloon
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) rusty
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) giggled (b) chubby (c) baby
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
22. 22.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, we are in the library,” ___ Arjun. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ishaan’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) hungry
25. 25.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The dry logs ___ in the campfire.” (a) beep (b) crackle (c) click
26. 26.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The wind went ___ through the trees.” (a) whoosh (b) chirp (c) buzz
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
28. 28.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Nobody came to my party,” ___ Arjun. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
29. 29.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Joseph is bored? (a) Joseph was bored. (b) Joseph sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (c) Joseph grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is happy? (a) Riya beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Riya was happy. (c) Riya’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is tired? (a) Fatima could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Fatima’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists. (c) Fatima was tired.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) staggered (c) crept
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) nice (b) gloomy (c) fine
37. 37.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) roar (b) lion (c) mighty
38. 38.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) teacher (c) splash
39. 39.What makes the sound “beep”? (a) a horse (b) a clock (c) a microwave
40. 40.What makes the sound “boom”? (a) a leaking tap (b) a doorbell (c) thunder

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