Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 939 · 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 pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell

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