Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 702 · 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) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
2. 2.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) buzz (c) yellow
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “My goldfish has gone missing___” sobbed Neel. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
4. 4.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) strolled (b) tumbled (c) stared
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The crowded market buzzed with voices.” (a) market (b) buzzed (c) crowded
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Where did you put my blue pencil___” asked Maria. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
8. 8.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) sat (b) cuddly (c) bear
9. 9.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The doorbell went ___ at noon.” (a) ding-dong (b) click (c) honk
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) thunder (b) shook (c) booming
11. 11.What makes the sound “snip”? (a) a cat (b) a pair of scissors (c) a dog
12. 12.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The sparrows ___ on my window sill.” (a) pop (b) buzz (c) chirp
13. 13.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) puppy (b) woof (c) gate
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) good (c) nice
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) soft (c) muddy
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
19. 19.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) angry (b) hungry (c) happy
20. 20.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) hurled (c) trudged
21. 21.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) gulped (b) peered (c) trudged
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
23. 23.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tears filled Rohan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) showing (b) telling
24. 24.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Neel. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
25. 25.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Aisha. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is cold? (a) Ishaan shivered and stamped his feet in the snow. (b) Ishaan was cold. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Ishaan’s cheek.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) good (c) nice
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Riya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) showing (b) telling
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Nisha. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Nisha. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Nisha.
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) got (b) took (c) grabbed
36. 36.Which word fits the gap best?
    “That joke is so funny,” ___ Neel. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
38. 38.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) green (c) ding-dong
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) came (b) ran (c) raced
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) had (b) flew (c) soared

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