Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 106 · 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 sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.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 river water felt icy on my feet.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell

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