Descriptive Writing: Using Describing Words — Answer Key
Part A: Describe with Your Senses
Write the best describing word on the line to complete each sentence.
1. The campfire felt warm and bright.
Warm is a describing word that tells how the campfire feels.
2. The wet grass tickled my bare feet.
Wet is a describing word that tells how the grass feels.
3. I heard the loud bell ring for recess.
Loud is a describing word that tells how the bell sounds.
4. The chocolate cake tasted sweet and rich.
Sweet is a describing word that tells how the cake tastes.
5. The beautiful rainbow stretched across the sky.
Beautiful is a describing word that tells how the rainbow looks.
6. The old book had a dusty cover.
Dusty is a describing word that tells how the book cover feels.
7. The little puppy chewed on a bone.
Little is a describing word that tells the size of the puppy.
8. The fresh cookies smelled yummy and warm.
Yummy is a describing word that tells how the cookies smelled.
9. A tiny ladybug sat on the green leaf.
Tiny is a describing word that tells the size of the ladybug.
Part B: Match the Sense
Draw a line from each sense to the describing word that matches it.
1. Match each sense to the describing word it goes with.
see
→ sparkly
crunchy
hear
→ crunchy
stinky
smell
→ stinky
sparkly
taste
→ salty
salty
Match each sense to the word that goes with it. see → sparkly, hear → crunchy, smell → stinky, taste → salty.