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Show, don't tell

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

His eyes narrowed.

a)

surprised

b)

angry

c)

sad

d)

happy

2.

She hugged her knees.

a)

nervous

b)

sad

c)

confused

d)

surprised

3.

He scratched his head.

a)

nervous

b)

confused

c)

sad

d)

surprised

4.

Her eyes became wide.

a)

surprised

b)

happy

c)

nervous

d)

sad

5.

She bit her lip.

a)

sad

b)

confused

c)

nervous

d)

surprised

6.

He clenched his fist.

a)

sad

b)

angry

c)

confused

d)

relaxed

7.

He did a dance on the spot.

a)

surprised

b)

scared

c)

excited

d)

confused

8.

She grinned broadly.

a)

surprised

b)

happy

c)

confused

d)

relaxed

9.

She walked slowly, her head down, dragging her feet along the floor.

a)

She was clueless.

b)

She was tired.

10.

She jumped up and down with a huge grin on her face. The concert was just about to start.

a)

She was surprised.

b)

She was excited.

11.

His eyes were wide open and his teeth started chattering.

a)

He was scared.

b)

He was shocked.

12.

When she approached the famous singer, she blushed and spoke softly.

a)

She was shy.

b)

She was happy.

13.

When posing for the photo, John had to bend his knees to fit into the picture.

a)

John is lazy.

b)

John is tired.

c)

John is tall.

d)

John cares a lot about this picture.

14.
 My mother and I would take walks to watch the glow of the chapel’s stained glass.
a)
Show
b)
Tell
15.

Which sentence has the most showing details?

a)

The temperature fell and the ice reflected the sun.

b)

Bill’s nose burned in the freezing air, and he squinted against the sun reflecting off the street.

16.

Which sentence has the most showing details?

a)

Suzie felt for the bench with a white cane.

b)

Suzie was blind.

17.

My knees felt like jelly while I was running away from the ferocious dog. I began to bite my nails, and my heart was racing when I heard the dog's breath behind me. I began to whimper and cover my mouth with my hands. "Help Me!" I screamed.

a)

excited

b)

shocked

c)

fear

d)

embarrassed

18.

As I walked onto the stage, I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. My heart was pounding as I took a big gulp. I bit my bottom lip and began to sing in front of the entire school.

a)

excited

b)

shy

c)

shocked

d)

nervous

19.

After I fell down the stairs at school I began to blush. I tried to hold back my tears as all of my peers started staring. My stomach flipped when I realized that I had a big hole in my favorite pants.

a)

embarrassed

b)

shocked

c)

sad

d)

afraid

20.

My sister always takes my clothes without asking. Last night I had finally had it! I approached her, red in the face, and demanded my clothes back. I clenched my jaw, and I know she could see my veins popping! My mom had to calm me down.

a)

shocked

b)

tired

c)

angry

d)

sad

21.

I couldn't believe what I just heard. Tears welled up in my eyes and I began to frown. I hung my head as I dragged my feet up the stairs to my room. I cried into my pillow that night.

a)

tired

b)

shy

c)

sad

d)

embarrassed

22.

I couldn't stop smiling! I jumped up and down for joy. My heart was pounding and it seemed like I was ready to run a marathon. I clapped my hands and jumped in the air. My grandma had just won a million dollars!

a)

embarrassed

b)

happy

c)

shy

d)

angry

23.

I couldn't stop grinning when my parents told me we were going to Walt Disney World! My jaw dropped when I heard the news and I started squealing and waving my hands in the air. This was going to be the best trip ever!

a)

shocked

b)

nervous

c)

excited

d)

tired

24.

I had been studying for days for my giant math test. I wasn't sure how well I did, but the day I got my test back my eyes popped out of my head, and my hands covered my mouth. I actually got an A! Studying actually pays off.

a)

shocked

b)

excited

c)

happy

d)

nervous

25.

It was my first day of school. Not just any school... a NEW school! I looked at the floor and crossed my arms as I walked into the building. I didn't want to talk to people. I blushed as some classmates approached me. I spoke softly and kept looking at the ground.

a)

tired

b)

nervous

c)

sad

d)

shy