Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 450 · 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 thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.

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