Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which sentence uses the BEST descriptive writing?
A) The dog barked.
B) The small, fluffy dog barked loudly.
C) A dog.
D) Dog barked.
The correct answer is B) The small, fluffy dog barked loudly..
2. Which word is an adjective?
A) run
B) quickly
C) purple
D) and
The correct answer is C) purple.
3. What do adjectives describe?
A) Verbs
B) Nouns
C) Adjectives
D) Sentences
The correct answer is B) Nouns.
4. Which sentence has TWO adjectives?
A) The cat slept.
B) The big cat slept.
C) The big fluffy cat slept.
D) A cat.
The correct answer is C) The big fluffy cat slept..
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. Adjectives make writing more descriptive and clear.
The correct answer is 'descriptive'. Adjectives make writing more descriptive and clear.
2. The five senses help writers choose the best describing words.
The correct answer is 'senses'. The five senses help writers choose the best describing words.
3. In 'the gigantic blue whale,' there are 2 adjectives.
The correct answer is '2'. In 'the gigantic blue whale,' there are 2 adjectives.
4. A word that tells how many is also a type of adjective.
The correct answer is 'adjective'. A word that tells how many is also a type of adjective.
5. The opposite of descriptive writing is plain writing.
The correct answer is 'plain'. The opposite of descriptive writing is plain writing.