Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 199 · 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 hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (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.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.

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