Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word best describes the sound of rain on a roof?
A) sweet
B) gentle
C) shiny
D) bumpy
Rain falling on a roof makes a soft, steady tapping sound, and gentle describes a sound that is calm and not harsh.
2. Which sentence uses a describing word correctly?
A) The dog happy barked.
B) She wore a red dress.
C) He fast ran home.
D) The tall carefully walked.
In 'She wore a red dress,' the word red describes the dress, which is exactly how a describing word should be used in a sentence.
3. Which word describes how sandpaper feels?
A) smooth
B) quiet
C) rough
D) bright
Sandpaper has a gritty, bumpy surface meant for scratching wood smooth, so rough is the word that tells how it feels.
4. Pick the best describing word: The ___ pie cooled on the shelf.
A) run
B) warm
C) sing
D) jump
A pie that is cooling has just come out of the oven, so warm is the describing word that fits the pie. The other choices are action words, not describing words.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The honey is sticky and golden.
Honey is thick and clings to whatever it touches, so sticky is the perfect word to pair with golden.
2. The leaves are dry and crunchy.
Leaves that have fallen and lost their water turn crisp and break easily, so dry fits with crunchy.
3. A whistle makes a sharp sound.
A whistle makes a high, sudden sound that cuts through the air, and sharp describes a sound like that.
4. The velvet ribbon feels smooth.
Velvet is a fabric that feels soft and slick when you run your hand across it, so smooth tells how the ribbon feels.
5. The barn smells fresh like hay.
Hay in a barn gives off a clean, outdoorsy smell, and fresh is the word for a smell that is clean and new.