Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 7 · 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 “ran” in this sentence?
   “Meera ran to the bus stop before it left.” (a) dashed (b) soared (c) clutched
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) click (c) gentle
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) got (b) clutched (c) held
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) humble (c) proud
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Joseph kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) angry (b) cold (c) hungry
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) chair (c) vroom
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) went (b) staggered (c) walked
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
15. 15.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) mango (c) crunch
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My best friend is moving away___” sobbed Neel. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
17. 17.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) woof (b) gate (c) puppy
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) sobbed (b) raced (c) tumbled
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The baby ___ across the carpet to her toy.” (a) moved (b) came (c) crawled
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) baby (c) giggled
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) fine (b) grumpy (c) good
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) window (c) drip
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) brave (b) soft (c) slow
26. 26.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) whoosh (c) window
27. 27.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil?” ___ Manav. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
28. 28.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) raindrops (b) a frog (c) an owl
29. 29.What makes the sound “knock”? (a) a duck (b) a visitor at the door (c) raindrops
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is bored? (a) Priya’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (b) Priya was bored. (c) Priya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock.
32. 32.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) angry
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Dev. (b) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Dev. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Dev.
35. 35.Which strong verb means “spoke very softly”? (a) crept (b) stared (c) whispered
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Which word fits the gap best?
    “What time does the train leave?” ___ Diya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch

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