Generating Descriptive Vocabulary Quiz

What is a word that describes how something looks?

Leo is painting a picture and wants to use a shade of red. Which of the following options could be a descriptive word for the color red that Leo could use?

• Crimson
• Green

• Voilet

• Rose

Answer explanation

What is a word that describes how something feels?

• sound

• sensory

• color

• taste

Provide an example of a descriptive word for the texture of sand.

• Smooth

• Rough

• Gritty

• Soft

What is a word that describes how something sounds?

• onomatopoeia

• adjective

• metaphor

• simile

Give an example of a descriptive word for the sound of a bell.

• Soft

• Spicy

• Tingling

• Sour

What is a word that describes how something tastes?

• Sound

• Texture

• Color

• Flavor

Provide an example of a descriptive word for the taste of a lemon.

• Spicy

• Sweet

• Salty

• Tangy

What is a word that describes how something smells?

• sour

• spicy

• bitter

• aromatic

Give an example of a descriptive word for the smell of flowers.

• spicy

• bland

• sour

• fragrant