Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 532 · 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 sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell

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