Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 265 · 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 smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.

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