Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 123 · 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 medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.

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