Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 870 · 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?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
17. 17.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 smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight

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