Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 1 · 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 line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing

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