Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 975 · 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 silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste

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