Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 830 · 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?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
3. 3.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 thunder crashed and roared.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.

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