Descriptive Writing: Using Describing Words — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which word describes how something TASTES?
A) bumpy
B) sour
C) loud
D) shiny
Sour describes how something tastes, like a lemon.
2. Which sentence is MORE descriptive?
A) I have a pet.
B) I have a fluffy white rabbit.
C) I have an animal.
D) I have something at home.
This sentence is more descriptive because fluffy and white give details about the rabbit.
3. Which word describes how something FEELS when you touch it?
A) red
B) sticky
C) spicy
D) bright
Sticky describes how something feels when you touch it.
4. How many describing words are in 'The small gray mouse ran'?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
There are two describing words: small and gray both describe the mouse.
Part B: Add Describing Words
Write the best describing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The sparkling fireworks lit up the dark sky.
Sparkling is a describing word that tells how the fireworks look.
2. A gentle breeze blew through the open window.
Gentle is a describing word that tells how the breeze feels.
3. The steamy soup warmed us on a cold day.
Steamy is a describing word that tells how the soup looks and feels.
4. We watched the quick squirrel climb the oak tree.
Quick is a describing word that tells how the squirrel moves.
5. The bright painting hung on the classroom wall.
Bright is a describing word that tells how the painting looks.