Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 234 · 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 tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.

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