Planning and writing descriptive paragraphs | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

An adjective is {{ }}.

• a place, person or thing performing the action

• a being, doing or having word

• a word that describes or defines a noun

Answer explanation

An adjective is a word that describes or defines a noun.

Which of the following words is an adjective?

• building

• bewitching

• stroll

Answer explanation

'Bewitching' is an adjective since it can be used to describe a noun e.g. 'the bewitching moon'.

If you make a plan then you are {{ }}.

• deciding how to do something

• writing your answer

• editing and improving your answer

Answer explanation

When you plan your answer then you're deciding how to approach your answer.

A synonym is {{ }}.

• a word with a similar meaning

• when you repeat the same word

• a word with the opposite meaning

Answer explanation

A synonym is a word or phrase with a similar meaning to another word.

Which two of the following are a synonym of 'calm'?

• tranquil

• serene

• discordant

• chaotic

Answer explanation

'Tranquil' and 'serene' are both synonyms of calm because they have a similar meaning.

Descriptive writing is designed to {{ }}.

• shock the reader

• make the reader feel sympathy for a character

• create an atmosphere for the reader

Answer explanation

Descriptive writing is designed to create an atmosphere and paint a picture for the reader.