Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 193 · 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 tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.

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