Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 2 · 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 touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste

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