Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 386 · 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 mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste

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