Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 284 · 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 sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.

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