Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 893 · 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 sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) frogs (b) monsoon (c) croak
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Neel’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) cold
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) chewed (c) naughty
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
   “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) tossed (b) scribbled (c) peered
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Joseph licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) angry
10. 10.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) boom (b) happy (c) river
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Catch the ball!” ___ Simran. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) went (b) soared (c) flew
13. 13.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The doorbell went ___ at noon.” (a) ding-dong (b) crackle (c) hoot
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Arjun. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh,” ___ Sahil. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) moo (c) river
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
20. 20.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) shimmering
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) splash (b) pool (c) children
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
24. 24.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) telling (b) showing
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
26. 26.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) scribbled (b) grabbed (c) gulped
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) stairs (b) groaned (c) creaky
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is hungry? (a) Diya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (b) Diya was hungry. (c) Diya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
29. 29.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) grabbed (b) clutched (c) raced
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
    “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) nibbled (b) hurled (c) giggled
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) giggled (b) gulped (c) crept
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) hurled (b) slammed (c) muttered
34. 34.What makes the sound “woof”? (a) a snake (b) a visitor at the door (c) a dog
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is bored? (a) Arjun sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Arjun was bored. (c) Arjun hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya folded her arms and glared at her brother.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) hungry
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
39. 39.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) telling (b) showing
40. 40.Which strong verb means “flapped its wings quickly and lightly”? (a) giggled (b) glanced (c) fluttered

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