Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 65 · 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) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.

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