Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 10 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Use all five senses): Sight: colours, light, shapes (the lake sparkled). Hearing: sounds (the bells rang). Smell: scents (the scent of jasmine). Taste: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter. Touch: soft, rough, sticky, icy, prickly.

1. 1.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell

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