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Showing vs. Telling Writing

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When Mary saw the big red F on her work, her cheeks flushed. She crumpled the test and hid it in her desk, hoping no one noticed.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

2.

When Mary failed her test, she felt embarrassed.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

3.

My mom is overprotective.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

4.

The forest is scary.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

5.

The forest is full of staring eyes. The branches look like gnarled hands, reaching out to grab me. Leaves crunch under my feet as I try to find my way home. The air smells like mildew and decay.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

6.

Lizzy yawned and stretched after pulling an all-nighter writing her essay.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

7.

Lana is tired.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

8.

Tyler's face turned bright red and he hid behind his Chromebook after he answered the question wrong for a 3rd time.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

9.

While playing Xbox, Darryl got angry and smashed his controller into a thousand pieces.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

10.

Laney felt ashamed after her mother found out that she had stolen $5 out of her purse.

a)

SHOWING

b)

TELLING

11.

Which sentence is SHOWING?

a)

It was Autumn.

b)

Leaves crunched beneath his feet.

12.

Which sentence is TELLING?

a)

I had a great conversation with Tim over dinner and loved hearing his stories.

b)

I barely touched my food, riveted by Tim. 'Let me tell you another story,' he said.

13.

Which sentence is SHOWING?

a)

John was sad to see his girlfriend leave.

b)

John wiped tears down his face as he watched his girlfriend board the plane.

14.

Which sentence is TELLING?

a)

My palms were sweaty and I couldn't stop cracking my knuckles.

b)

I was nervous before my piano recital.

15.

Which sentence is SHOWING?

a)

My sister competes in weightlifting championships, sings lead vocals in a rock band, and speaks five languages.

b)

My sister is talented in many ways.