Descriptive Writing: Using Describing Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which word is a describing word in this sentence: 'The tall giraffe ate leaves'?
A) giraffe
B) ate
C) tall
D) leaves
Tall is the describing word because it tells us about the size of the giraffe.
2. Which sentence uses a describing word for how something SOUNDS?
A) The red ball bounced.
B) The loud drum banged.
C) The big dog sat.
D) The old man walked.
Loud drum describes how something sounds because loud is about hearing.
3. Which word BEST describes a piece of sandpaper?
A) smooth
B) rough
C) sweet
D) quiet
Rough best describes sandpaper because sandpaper feels bumpy and scratchy.
4. Which sentence has the MOST describing words?
A) The dog ran.
B) The big brown dog ran fast.
C) The dog ran fast.
D) A dog ran home.
This sentence has the most describing words: big, brown, and fast.
Part B: Add Describing Words
Write the best describing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The giant ocean waves crashed on the shore.
Giant is a describing word that tells the size of the ocean waves.
2. A creepy spider spun a web in the corner.
Creepy is a describing word that tells how the spider seems.
3. The fluffy pancakes were ready for breakfast.
Fluffy is a describing word that tells how the pancakes look and feel.
4. We played outside on the crisp autumn day.
Crisp is a describing word that tells how the autumn day feels.
5. The lively music made everyone want to dance.
Lively is a describing word that tells how the music sounds.