Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 75 · 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 sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Aarav. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Aarav. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Aarav.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Catch the ball___” shouted Imran. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
4. 4.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) a heavy bag falling (b) a horse (c) an owl
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tick-tock (b) table (c) garden
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
7. 7.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) scribbled (b) nibbled (c) tumbled
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) good (b) okay (c) foaming
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
10. 10.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) kind (c) boom
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ elephant stomped across the river.” (a) enormous (b) fine (c) okay
13. 13.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Zoya. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Zoya. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Zoya.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) made (b) ran (c) dashed
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) vroom (c) chair
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) twisted (b) road (c) narrow
19. 19.Which strong verb means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) plunged (b) shouted (c) crawled
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) muddy
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The old clock went ___ in the hall.” (a) achoo (b) click (c) tick-tock
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tara froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) scared (b) happy (c) sad
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I have one more laddoo, please”? asked Rohan. (b) “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” asked Rohan. (c) Can I have one more laddoo, please? asked Rohan.
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is tired? (a) Kabir rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (b) Kabir was tired. (c) Kabir’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) cold (b) scared (c) happy
27. 27.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is angry? (a) Aarav was angry. (b) Aarav hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (c) Aarav stamped his foot and slammed the door.
28. 28.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Meera. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time does the train leave___” asked Rohan. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Maria’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) hungry
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is cold? (a) Riya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter. (b) Riya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (c) Riya was cold.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
35. 35.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) roar (b) hiss (c) thud
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) nice (b) rickety (c) good
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) got (b) tumbled (c) fell
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) fiery
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) booming (b) shook (c) thunder

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