Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 163 · 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 smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste

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