Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which sentence uses the BEST descriptive details?
A) The dog ran.
B) The big brown dog ran fast across the yard.
C) A dog went somewhere.
D) It ran.
This sentence uses adjectives (big, brown) and details (fast, across the yard) to paint a clear picture. The other choices have almost no description at all.
2. Which adjective best completes this sentence? 'The ___ waves crashed on the rocks.'
A) quiet
B) giant
C) tiny
D) dry
Crashing waves are usually big and powerful, so 'giant' fits best. Quiet or tiny waves wouldn't crash loudly, and dry doesn't describe waves.
3. Which sentence tells the SETTING of a story?
A) Sam was a brave boy.
B) It was a rainy night in the old village.
C) Sam decided to help his friend.
D) They cheered with joy.
This sentence describes both the place (old village) and time (rainy night), which is exactly what a setting tells us. The other sentences describe characters or their actions instead.
4. A student wrote: 'The cat sat.' How can the student add better details?
A) The cat sat on it.
B) The fluffy orange cat sat on the warm blanket.
C) A cat sat down.
D) The cat sat there.
This version adds adjectives (fluffy, orange, warm) and a place (blanket) that help the reader picture the scene. The other choices are just as plain as the original.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Adjectives like 'sparkly' and 'soft' add details to a story.
Adjectives are the main way writers add details about how things look and feel. More detail makes a story richer.
2. A story is more interesting when you describe how things look.
Describing how things look helps readers form mental pictures. Sight is often the first sense writers use when describing.
3. The ending of a narrative tells how the problem is solved.
The ending is the final part where the problem gets solved. It gives readers a feeling of closure.
4. Using words like 'first' and 'then' keeps a story in order.
Sequence words keep events in the proper order from start to finish. Without them, readers might not know what happened when.
5. Good writers use adjectives to paint a picture with words.
Adjectives are the painter's brushes of writing — they add color and shape. Skilled writers choose strong adjectives to create vivid scenes.