Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 730 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) narrow
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I have one more laddoo, please” asked Priya. (b) “Can I have one more laddoo, please”? asked Priya. (c) “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” asked Priya.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) road (b) narrow (c) twisted
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) good (b) okay (c) shiny
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
   “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) tiptoed (b) raced (c) slammed
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) ran (b) dashed (c) did
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Is it time for lunch yet___” asked Simran. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
10. 10.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) trudged (b) tumbled (c) muttered
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” ___ Simran. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is angry? (a) Riya was angry. (b) Riya threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (c) Tears filled Riya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) thunder (b) shook (c) booming
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) moo (b) garden (c) happy
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is happy? (a) Kavya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Kavya was happy. (c) Kavya beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) peered (b) did (c) looked
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) went (b) cleaned (c) scrubbed
20. 20.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Diya felt very hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Kavya. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Kavya. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Kavya.
24. 24.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a visitor at the door (b) a cat (c) a pair of scissors
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) bored (b) scared (c) angry
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) rope (b) scraped (c) rough
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sneha shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.” (a) cold (b) bored (c) scared
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
29. 29.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) sleepy (b) dozed (c) lion
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) wandered (b) sobbed (c) gobbled
33. 33.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The bees ___ around the mango flowers.” (a) click (b) roar (c) buzz
34. 34.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is hungry? (a) Diya threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (b) Diya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (c) Diya was hungry.
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the exam has begun___” whispered Saanvi. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) speckled (b) nice (c) good
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) reflected (b) glassy (c) lake

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