Adding Details to Sentences

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The _ dog barked loudly at the mailman.

(a)  

Fill in the blank with the correct words. She ate a _ apple during lunch.

(a)  

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The _ bird sang a beautiful song in the morning.

(a)  

Fill in the blank with the correct words. He wore a _ hat to the party.

(a)  

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The _ car zoomed down the street.

(a)  

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Which sentence has more detail?

• The girl ran.

• The young girl ran quickly through the park.

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. What is the purpose of adding details to a sentence?

• To make it shorter

• To make it more interesting and clear

• To confuse the reader

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Which word can be added to give more detail to the sentence: "The cat is sleeping"?

• blue

• fluffy

• tall

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. Choose the sentence with the most details:

• The sun is shining.

• The bright sun is shining in the clear blue sky.

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. What detail can be added to "The pizza is hot"?

• spicy

• cold

• green