Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 922 · 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?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.

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