Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 461 · 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 lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.

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