Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 921 · 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 sound word fits the gap?
   “An owl gave a ___ from the banyan tree.” (a) boom (b) hoot (c) meow
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) okay (c) fine
3. 3.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) crept (b) went (c) did
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) walked (b) had (c) tiptoed
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
   “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) wandered (b) blazed (c) shouted
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is hungry? (a) Aryan stamped his foot and slammed the door. (b) Aryan licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Aryan was hungry.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Pooja kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) angry (b) sad (c) hungry
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is hungry? (a) Neel’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (b) Neel was hungry. (c) Neel’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) chewed (c) naughty
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Priya was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) kitten (b) curled (c) fluffy
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The raindrops went ___ on the roof.” (a) hiss (b) pitter-patter (c) boom
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) okay (b) cheeky (c) fine
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) knock (c) mango
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” ___ Aryan. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
21. 21.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aarav drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) telling (b) showing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is scared? (a) Aarav was scared. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Aarav’s cheek. (c) Aarav’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Pooja folded her arms and glared at her brother.” (a) angry (b) cold (c) bored
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) glanced (b) came (c) looked
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.” (a) hungry (b) scared (c) cold
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Manav. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” ___ Ishaan. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) fluttered (b) tossed (c) raced
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) sat (b) bear (c) cuddly
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) drank (b) had (c) gulped
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crowded market buzzed with voices.” (a) market (b) crowded (c) buzzed
38. 38.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) blazed (b) crept (c) gulped
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) dozed (b) sleepy (c) lion

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