Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. rough
2. quiet
3. dark
4. sour
5. flat
6. curly
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word rough tells how something feels.
We use our hands to touch things, so 'rough' tells about the sense of touch, or how something feels.
2. A word that describes a color or shape is an adjective.
An adjective is a special word that describes things, like colors (red, blue) or shapes (round, square).
3. The opposite of loud is quiet.
Loud means very noisy, so its opposite is quiet, which means very little sound.
4. Descriptive words help readers understand what you mean.
When you use describing words, readers can picture what you are talking about and understand your ideas.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word dark can describe how something looks.
True False
Yes! Dark tells about what you see. A dark room has very little light.
2. Numbers like three are never describing words.
True False
Not true! Numbers can describe things, like 'three apples.' The word 'three' tells how many.
3. The word sour describes how something tastes.
True False
Yes! Sour is a taste word. Lemons and pickles taste sour.