Writing: Descriptive

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Writing: Descriptive — sample 英语 (English) questions with answers

1. Question 1

   Which of the following is an example of a sensory detail used to describe a scene?

   • AThe room was very big.
   • BThe room had a strong smell of burnt toast.
   • CI liked the room very much.
   • DThe room was located in the corner.

   Answer: B. The room had a strong smell of burnt toast.

   Sensory details appeal to the five senses; mentioning the smell of toast describes what the narrator experiences through their sense of smell.

2. Question 2

   Which adjective best describes a person who is very happy and cheerful?

   • AGloomy
   • BRadiant
   • CIrritated
   • DSolemn

   Answer: B. Radiant

   Radiant describes someone who is glowing with happiness or joy, whereas the others imply sadness or anger.

3. Question 3

   Identify the simile in the following sentence: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

   • AHer smile
   • Bwas as
   • Cbright as
   • Das bright as the sun

   Answer: D. as bright as the sun

   A simile compares two things using 'as' or 'like'. 'As bright as the sun' is the complete comparative phrase.

4. Question 4

   Which sentence uses 'show, don't tell' to describe someone being nervous?

   • AHe felt very nervous.
   • BHe was worried about the test.
   • CHe tapped his foot rhythmically and bit his lower lip.
   • DHe acted in a nervous manner.

   Answer: C. He tapped his foot rhythmically and bit his lower lip.

   'Show, don't tell' uses actions to demonstrate an emotion instead of naming the emotion directly.

5. Question 5

   Choose the correct order for a descriptive paragraph.

   • AConclusion, Body, Introduction
   • BIntroduction, Body, Conclusion
   • CBody, Introduction, Conclusion
   • DConclusion, Introduction, Body

   Answer: B. Introduction, Body, Conclusion

   A descriptive paragraph follows the standard structure: Introduction (setting the scene), Body (sensory details), and Conclusion (closing thought).