Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each describing word by following the dotted lines.
1. fuzzy
2. shiny
3. bumpy
4. cool
5. tiny
6. warm
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. The word 'shiny' tells us how something looks.
The correct answer is 'looks'. The word 'shiny' tells us how something looks.
2. Describing words that tell how something feels are texture words.
The correct answer is 'texture'. Describing words that tell how something feels are texture words.
3. The word 'tiny' describes the size of something.
The correct answer is 'size'. The word 'tiny' describes the size of something.
4. Words for the five senses help make writing more vivid.
The correct answer is 'vivid'. Words for the five senses help make writing more vivid.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. Size words like big, small, and tiny are descriptive words.
True False
True. Size words like big, small, and tiny are descriptive words. This is a correct statement.
2. You can only use one adjective to describe a noun.
True False
False. The statement "You can only use one adjective to describe a noun." is not correct. Think about what the right fact would be.
3. Color words like red, blue, and green are adjectives.
True False
True. Color words like red, blue, and green are adjectives. This is a correct statement.