Vivid Writing Practice Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 16: Practice: vivid writing · Set 99 · 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 a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
2. 2.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) raindrops (b) a rooster (c) a heavy bag falling
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) snip (b) ding-dong (c) buzz
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting” whispered Rohan. (b) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Rohan. (c) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Rohan.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
7. 7.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chirp (b) teacher (c) window
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “I have lost my favourite teddy,” ___ Dev. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
10. 10.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) fluttered (b) staggered (c) clutched
11. 11.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) oink (c) meow
12. 12.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Yash’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) happy
13. 13.What makes the sound “sizzle”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a car horn (c) a dog
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
15. 15.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
18. 18.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The pigs oink in the muddy farmyard.” (a) muddy (b) oink (c) pigs
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is bored? (a) Kavya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (b) Kavya was bored. (c) Kavya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.
20. 20.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
    “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) nibbled (b) giggled (c) wandered
21. 21.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
22. 22.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) bored (b) cold (c) happy
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) nice (c) good
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) angry (b) tired (c) bored
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Manav. (b) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Manav. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Manav.
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Sahil. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Sahil. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Sahil.
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Come back here, Moti! shouted Sneha. (b) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Sneha. (c) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Sneha.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) made (b) peered (c) looked
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Rohan. (b) That joke is so funny, giggled Rohan. (c) “That joke is so funny”, giggled Rohan.
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) drip (b) table (c) gentle
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) muddy
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
34. 34.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) gate (b) woof (c) puppy
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) pond (b) had (c) muddy
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) moo (c) yellow
40. 40.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The bees buzz around the mango flowers.” (a) flowers (b) buzz (c) bees

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