Descriptive Text Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a descriptive text?

• To describe a place or thing in detail

• To tell a story

• To give instructions

• To explain how something works

Which of these is most commonly found in a descriptive text?

• Dialogue between characters

• Sensory details (sight, smell, taste, etc.)

• A list of facts

• A sequence of events

Which of the following would be the most important feature of a descriptive text about a person?

• The person's job

• The person's appearance and personality

• The person's family background

• The person's actions in a specific event

What types of words are most commonly used in descriptive texts to make descriptions clearer and more vivid?

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Prepositions

• Pronouns

What is the most important aspect of a good descriptive text?

• Providing a list of facts

• Describing the subject in great detail

• Having a clear introduction

• Including a problem and solution

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive adjective?

• Run

• Laugh

• Beautiful

• Play

Which of these sentences contains a sensory detail?

• "The tree is tall."

• "The cake smells delicious and looks beautiful."

• "The dog is friendly."

• "I went to the park."

In a descriptive text about a place, which of the following would you most likely describe?

• The people who live there

• The weather and surroundings

• The events that happen there

• The history of the place

Which sentence uses descriptive language to explain a person's personality?

• "He has a green shirt."

• "She is always kind and helpful to others."

• "He is tall and has black hair."

• "She likes to play soccer."

Which of these describes a person's physical appearance?

• "She is cheerful and loves to help others."

• "He is tall, with broad shoulders and short brown hair."

• "They love spending time outdoors."

• "She enjoys reading books in her free time."