1st Grade ELA Quiz
Practice Identify Sensory And Feeling Words in 1st Grade ELA with focused quiz questions that help you check what you know, review explanations, and build confidence with test-style prompts.
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Read the story. Marcus tiptoed into his room. The night was dark, and the hall was quiet. His heart felt worried for a moment. Then Dad turned on a lamp, and Marcus felt safe. Which word tells how Marcus feels?
This quiz focuses on Identify Sensory And Feeling Words, giving you a quick way to practice the rules, question types, and explanations that matter most for 1st Grade ELA.
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Read the story. Marcus tiptoed into his room. The night was dark, and the hall was quiet. His heart felt worried for a moment. Then Dad turned on a lamp, and Marcus felt safe. Which word tells how Marcus feels?
Explanation: We need to find feeling words. The story says 'His heart felt worried.' Worried tells how Marcus feels inside when it's dark.
My kitten’s fur is soft as a cloud. Her tiny paws are warm on my knee. She purrs a quiet song for me. I feel calm as she curls up now.
Read the poem. Which word tells how the kitten feels to touch?
Explanation: Soft tells how the kitten feels to touch, like the fur of a cloud. Song names a thing the kitten makes, not a feeling of touch. Purrs is a sound the kitten makes, not how it feels to touch. Now tells about time, not touch. Soft is the word that describes touch.
Read the poem.
A kitten curls on my lap. Its fur is soft as a cloud. I stroke it slow and gentle. The kitten purrs, quiet and sweet. I feel safe at home.
Which word describes how something feels to touch?
Explanation: We need to find a touch word. The word 'soft' tells how the fur feels. The poem says it's 'soft as a cloud.'
Read the story.
Maya held a mug of cocoa. The cocoa smelled sweet and warm. She took a sip and felt cozy. Rain made a soft patter outside. Maya smiled at the quiet room.
Which word tells how Maya feels?
Explanation: We need to find a feeling word. The word 'cozy' tells how Maya feels. It means she feels warm and comfy.
Carlos sat by the window. Rain pattered on the roof all night. Thunder made a loud boom far away. Inside, a soft song played. Carlos felt calm.
Which word tells about a sound the rain makes?
Explanation: Choice A is correct because 'pattered' tells about the sound the rain made on the roof. Choice B is incorrect because 'boomed' describes the sound thunder made, not rain. Choice C is incorrect because 'quietly' describes how something happens, not a sound itself. Readers should look for the exact word connected to the rain in the story.
Read the poem.
The apple is crunchy when I bite. Its juice tastes sweet on my tongue. I chew and smile at the snack. The day feels bright and fun.
Which word describes how the apple tastes?
Explanation: This question tests CCSS.RL.1.4: identifying words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. Students must recognize sensory words that describe taste. Sensory words describe what we experience through our five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). Taste words describe how things taste (sweet, delicious). These words help readers imagine the story. In this poem, the apple's juice is described using sensory language. Choice B is correct because 'sweet' is a sensory word that describes taste. In the poem, it says 'Its juice tastes sweet on my tongue.' This word helps us imagine how something tastes. Choice A is incorrect because 'bite' is an action word, not a sensory word. 'Bite' describes what happens, not how something tastes. To help students identify sensory words: Ask 'What can you see/hear/feel/taste/smell in the story?' Look for words that describe the five senses. Taste: sweet, yummy. Practice: Read the poem. Find words that tell feelings or describe senses. Ask: 'Is this a feeling word or a sensory word? Which sense does it describe?' Create anchor charts: FEELING WORDS (happy, sad, scared, excited...) and SENSORY WORDS organized by five senses. Watch for: Students who choose action words (jumped, ran) instead of sensory words, students who choose object names instead of describing words, students who can't distinguish between feeling words and sensory words.
Carlos heard a loud boom of thunder. Rain pattered on the roof like tiny feet. He felt a little worried, then Mom smiled. Soon he felt safe under a warm blanket.
Which word describes a sound?
Explanation: Loud describes the sound of the thunder, so it is correct. Blanket names an object, not a sound. Safe describes a feeling, not a sound. Smiled describes an action, not a sound.
Crunchy apples snap in my teeth. Their sweet juice drips down my chin. I giggle and feel glad. The red skin shines in the sun. My snack tastes yummy today.
Which word tells that the snack tastes good?
Explanation: Yummy tells us that the snack tastes good, so answer C is correct. Crunchy describes the sound and feel of biting the apple, not how it tastes, so answer A is incorrect. Glad describes a feeling, not a taste, so answer B does not answer the question.
The drum goes boom in the parade. Feet tap-tap on the street. I feel excited as we march. The music makes my heart beat.
Read the poem. Which word tells what you hear?
Explanation: The word 'boom' tells what you hear, since it describes the sound of the drum. 'March' tells what the speaker does, not a sound. 'Parade' names the event, not a sound. 'Excited' tells how the speaker feels, not something you hear.
Read the story.
Keisha opened the lunch box. A fresh orange smell popped out. Her sandwich felt warm in her hands. Keisha felt excited to eat. She shared a slice with a friend.
Which word tells about smell?
Explanation: We need to find a smell word. The word 'fresh' tells about the orange smell. Fresh means it smells new and clean.
Read the poem.
Warm sun hugs my face. Bright flowers dance in the breeze. I feel happy and light. Bees buzz with soft sounds. Spring smells fresh and sweet.
Which word tells how the flowers look?
Explanation: We need to find a seeing word. The word 'bright' tells how the flowers look. It means they have lots of light and color.
A sparkly fish swims under the dock. Sunlight dances on the clear water. I watch, amazed and quiet. The pond shines like a little mirror.
Which word tells how the fish looks?
Explanation: The fish is described as sparkly, which tells the reader how it looks. Clear describes the water, not the fish. Quiet describes how the speaker feels while watching. Little describes the mirror the pond is compared to, not the fish.
Read the story.
Jamal tiptoed into the dark hall. A shadow looked strange. He felt worried for a moment. Then Dad turned on the light. Jamal felt safe again.
Which word tells how Jamal feels?
Explanation: This question tests CCSS.RL.1.4: identifying words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. Students must recognize feeling words that describe emotions. Feeling words describe emotions—how someone feels inside. Examples: happy, sad, scared, excited, proud. These words help readers understand characters' feelings. In this story, Jamal is described using feeling language. Choice C is correct because 'worried' is a feeling word that describes emotion. In the story, it says 'He felt worried for a moment.' This word helps us know how the character feels. Choice A is incorrect because 'tiptoed' is an action word, not a feeling word. 'Tiptoed' describes what happens, not how someone feels. To help students identify feeling words: Ask 'How does the character feel inside?' Look for words like happy, sad, scared, excited, calm. These words tell emotions. Practice: Read the story. Find words that tell feelings or describe senses. Ask: 'Is this a feeling word or a sensory word?' Create anchor charts: FEELING WORDS (happy, sad, scared, excited...) and SENSORY WORDS organized by five senses. Watch for: Students who choose action words (jumped, ran) instead of feeling words, students who choose object names instead of describing words, students who can't distinguish between feeling words and sensory words.
Read the story. Mia held a mug of warm cocoa. The sweet smell curled up like a hug. She felt cozy and safe by the quiet fire. Snow looked bright outside the window. Which word tells how Mia feels?
Explanation: This question tests CCSS.RL.1.4: identifying words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. Students must recognize feeling words that describe emotions. Feeling words describe emotions—how someone feels inside. Examples: happy, sad, scared, excited, proud. These words help readers understand characters' feelings. In this story, Mia is described using feeling language. Choice C is correct because 'cozy' is a feeling word that describes emotion. In the story, it says 'She felt cozy and safe by the quiet fire.' This word helps us know how the character feels. Choice A is incorrect because 'window' is a noun naming an object, not a feeling word. 'Window' names something but doesn't describe how someone feels. To help students identify feeling words: Ask 'How does the character feel inside?' Look for words like happy, sad, scared, excited, calm. These words tell emotions. Practice: Read the story. Find words that tell feelings. Ask: 'Is this a feeling word?' Create anchor charts: FEELING WORDS (happy, sad, scared, excited...). Watch for: Students who choose action words (jumped, ran) instead of feeling words, students who choose object names instead of describing words, students who can't distinguish between feeling words and sensory words.
Read the story.
Carlos walked by the pond. Frogs made a loud croak-croak sound. Water rippled in shiny rings. Carlos felt surprised, then he laughed. Soon the pond sounded calm again.
Which word describes a sound?
Which word describes a sound?
Explanation: "Croak-croak" is the word in the story that directly represents a sound (the frogs' croaking). "Green pond" and "shiny water" describe how things look, not how they sound.
Read the poem. Bright snow shines on the hill. Cold wind whispers by my ear. My cheeks feel tingly and pink. I laugh and feel glad inside. Which word tells how the snow looks?
Explanation: We need to find seeing words. The poem says 'Bright snow shines.' Bright tells how the snow looks to our eyes.
Read the story.
Yuki picked a lemon from the tree. Its yellow skin looked bright in her hand. She tasted it and made a funny face. The lemon was sour and sharp. Then she laughed and felt silly.
Which word describes how something tastes?
Explanation: We need to find a taste word. The word 'sour' tells how the lemon tastes. Sour means it tastes sharp and tangy.
Amir built a sand castle. The sand felt gritty and dry. Waves whooshed with a loud splash. Amir felt proud of his tall tower. The sun made the water sparkle.
Which word tells how Amir feels?
Explanation: Proud tells us how Amir feels about his sand castle, so answer A is correct. Gritty describes how the sand feels to touch, not an emotion, so answer B does not tell a feeling. Loud describes the sound of the waves, not how Amir feels, so answer C is not a feeling word either.
Amir walked into the party room. Balloons were shiny and bright. Music was loud, and kids clapped fast. Amir felt excited, ready to play.
Read the story. Which word tells how Amir feels?
Explanation: The word 'excited' is correct because it tells how Amir feels inside. 'Loud' describes the music, not a feeling. 'Walked' tells what Amir did, not how he felt. 'Balloons' names a thing in the room, not a feeling word.
Crunch, crunch goes my apple bite. The juice tastes sweet on my tongue. My cheeks feel cool in the shade. I feel pleased at snack time.
Which word tells about taste?
Explanation: Sweet describes how the apple juice tastes, so it is correct. Shade describes a place, not a taste. Pleased describes a feeling, not a taste. Crunch describes a sound, not a taste.