Sensory Details

Which sentence uses sensory language to describe a scene?

• The dog ran across the yard.

• The dog sprinted across the yard, its fur glistening in the sunlight and its paws kicking up a flurry of autumn leaves.

• The dog was fast.

• The dog moved quickly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which of the following sentences best captures the action using precise words and phrases?

• She walked to the store.

• She hurried to the store, her heart pounding with anticipation.

• She went to the store.

• She moved to the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Identify the sentence that uses relevant descriptive details to convey an experience.

• The cake was good.

• The cake was delicious, with layers of rich chocolate and a hint of raspberry filling.

• The cake was okay.

• The cake was sweet.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence that best uses sensory language to describe a setting.

• The beach was nice.

• The beach was a paradise, with golden sands stretching for miles and the sound of waves crashing rhythmically against the shore.

• The beach was good.

• The beach was okay.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which sentence uses precise words and phrases to describe an event?

• The concert was fun.

• The concert was electrifying, with the crowd roaring and the band playing their hearts out.

• The concert was good.

• The concert was enjoyable.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Identify the sentence that uses sensory language to describe a taste.

• The soup was tasty.

• The soup was a burst of flavors, with a rich, savory broth and a hint of fresh herbs.

• The soup was good.

• The soup was nice.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5