Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 83 · 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?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing

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