Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 109 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.

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