Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each describing word by following the dotted lines.
1. soft
2. round
3. bright
4. sweet
5. tall
6. loud
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. Describing words are called adjectives.
The correct answer is 'adjectives'. Describing words are called adjectives.
2. The word 'fluffy' describes how something feels.
The correct answer is 'feels'. The word 'fluffy' describes how something feels.
3. The words 'hot', 'cold', and 'warm' describe temperature.
The correct answer is 'temperature'. The words 'hot', 'cold', and 'warm' describe temperature.
4. Using describing words makes writing more interesting.
The correct answer is 'interesting'. Using describing words makes writing more interesting.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. Adjectives describe nouns.
True False
True. Adjectives describe nouns. This is a correct statement.
2. The word 'run' is an adjective.
True False
False. The statement "The word 'run' is an adjective." is not correct. Think about what the right fact would be.
3. Descriptive writing uses sensory words like 'smells like cookies'.
True False
True. Descriptive writing uses sensory words like 'smells like cookies'. This is a correct statement.