Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 428 · 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 tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.

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