Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 711 · 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 smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight

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