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Descriptive writing: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Descriptive writing.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which sentence uses descriptive words to paint a picture?

Question 2

1 mark

Read the sentence:
"The sparkling blue ocean stretched endlessly, its waves gently lapping against the soft, golden sand."

Which words in the sentence are adjectives describing the ocean and the sand?

Question 3

1 mark

You are writing a story about a brave knight. Which sentence would be the best opening for a descriptive paragraph about his shining armor?

Question 4

1 mark

Read the sentence:
"The crunchy leaves rustled loudly under my feet as I walked."

Which words in the sentence describe a sound?

Question 5

1 mark

Choose the word that makes the description more vivid and exciting:
"The roller coaster went _____ down the track."

Question 6

2 marks

Read the sentence: "The kitten had soft fur." Which word tells you how the kitten's fur feels?

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Question 7

3 marks

How would you describe a hungry tiger using a simile? (e.g., "The tiger was as hungry as a...").

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Question 8

4 marks

You are standing in a garden after a rain shower. Describe what you see and smell in one or two sentences.

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Question 9

3 marks

Complete the following sentences using a descriptive word that compares one thing to another:

a) The ice cream was as cold as a _________.
b) The blanket was as soft as a _________.
c) The kitten’s fur was as black as _________.

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Question 10

4 marks

Imagine you have a new robot friend. Describe what your robot friend looks like, including its colours, materials, and any special features (e.g., lights, wheels). Then, use two adjectives to describe its "personality" based on how it might help you.

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