Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 260 · 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?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
10. 10.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) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
19. 19.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 new bicycle shone bright red.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell

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