Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 469 · 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) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch

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