Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 176 · 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 taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.

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