Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 276 · 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) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
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 touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight

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