Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 560 · 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 touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.

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