Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 733 · 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 hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Dev drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) showing (b) telling
5. 5.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” ___ Manav. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) ding-dong (b) kind (c) green
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Manav. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
8. 8.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) click (b) splash (c) baa
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser”? asked Maria. (b) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Maria. (c) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Maria.
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Meera’s cheek.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) cold
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Yash. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) came (b) burned (c) blazed
14. 14.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Nani ___ sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) got (b) sprinkled (c) put
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
17. 17.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil?” ___ Farhan. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
20. 20.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) good (b) nice (c) sticky
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
24. 24.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) telling (b) showing
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) giggled (b) raced (c) gulped
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) lake (b) glassy (c) reflected
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) wise (c) silly
30. 30.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) yellow (c) buzz
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.What makes the sound “whoosh”? (a) the wind (b) a snake (c) a jump into a pool
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Aarav. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret” whispered Aarav. (c) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Aarav.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Nisha laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) happy
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The bees ___ around the mango flowers.” (a) crackle (b) buzz (c) oink

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