Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 14 · 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 cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.

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