Descriptive Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word describes how something SOUNDS?
A) soft
B) buzzing
C) blue
D) round
Buzzing is a sound word, like the noise a bee makes. The other choices describe how things look or feel.
2. Which sentence is the MOST descriptive?
A) I see a bird.
B) A tiny yellow bird sang a sweet song.
C) A bird sang.
D) There is a bird here.
This sentence uses describing words like 'tiny,' 'yellow,' and 'sweet' to paint a clear picture.
3. Which word is NOT an adjective?
A) shiny
B) little
C) eating
D) cold
Eating is an action word (verb), not a describing word. The other choices describe how things look or feel.
4. How many adjectives are in the fuzzy, brown, little puppy?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Fuzzy, brown, and little are all describing words, so there are 3 adjectives.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. The word tiny is the opposite of huge.
Tiny means very small, and huge means very big. They are opposites.
2. In the crunchy, salty chips, there are 2 adjectives.
The words 'crunchy' and 'salty' both describe the chips, making 2 adjectives.
3. The sense of hearing lets you know if music is loud or soft.
You use your ears to listen to music, so hearing tells you if sounds are loud or soft.
4. A describing word that tells about shape might be round or square.
Round and square are both shape words. They describe what something looks like.
5. Descriptive writing helps the reader imagine what is being described.
Good describing words help readers make a picture in their mind and imagine the story.