Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 180 · 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 temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell

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