Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which pair of words are BOTH adjectives?
A) run and jump
B) happy and tiny
C) dog and cat
D) quickly and slowly
The correct answer is B) happy and tiny.
2. Where do adjectives usually appear in a sentence?
A) After the verb
B) Before or after the noun they describe
C) At the end only
D) Only at the beginning
The correct answer is B) Before or after the noun they describe.
3. Which adjective describes SIZE?
A) red
B) loud
C) enormous
D) sweet
The correct answer is C) enormous.
4. Which sentence has the WEAKEST description?
A) The tall, dark forest was full of glowing fireflies.
B) The noisy playground echoed with children's laughter.
C) The thing was there.
D) The crispy, golden toast smelled amazing.
The correct answer is C) The thing was there..
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. Sensory words help the reader see, hear, smell, taste, and feel what is described.
The correct answer is 'feel'. Sensory words help the reader see, hear, smell, taste, and feel what is described.
2. In 'the sizzling, golden pancakes,' there are 2 adjectives.
The correct answer is '2'. In 'the sizzling, golden pancakes,' there are 2 adjectives.
3. Using specific adjectives instead of vague ones makes writing more vivid.
The correct answer is 'vivid'. Using specific adjectives instead of vague ones makes writing more vivid.
4. The adjective 'enormous' is a more specific word for big.
The correct answer is 'big'. The adjective 'enormous' is a more specific word for big.
5. Good descriptive writing uses adjectives to paint a picture with words.
The correct answer is 'paint'. Good descriptive writing uses adjectives to paint a picture with words.