Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 119 · 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?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.

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