Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word best describes how a kitten feels?
A) soft
B) loud
C) sour
D) bright
Kittens have soft fur that feels gentle to pet, so soft best describes how a kitten feels to the touch.
2. Which sense do you use to tell that a cookie is sweet?
A) sight
B) touch
C) taste
D) hearing
You find out that a cookie is sweet by putting it in your mouth, so the sense you use is taste.
3. Which describing word fits: The ___ thunder shook the house.
A) tiny
B) quiet
C) loud
D) smooth
Thunder that shakes a house must make a very big, booming sound, and loud is the word for sounds that are strong and big.
4. Which word describes how a flower smells?
A) rough
B) fragrant
C) noisy
D) cold
Flowers give off a nice smell, and fragrant is a special word that means having a pleasant smell.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The old log felt rough and dry.
Old logs sitting outside get bumpy and scratchy on the outside, so rough fits with dry to describe the log.
2. The stars look bright in the sky.
Stars give off light that twinkles in the night, so bright describes the way they look in the sky.
3. The pickle tastes sour and crunchy.
Pickles have a sharp, puckery taste from vinegar, and sour is the taste word that matches that flavor.
4. My wool scarf is fuzzy and itchy.
Wool can feel soft but also a little hairy and itchy on the skin, so fuzzy fits with itchy in the sentence.
5. The creek water is cold and clear.
Creek water flowing from streams is chilly to touch, so cold pairs naturally with clear to describe it.