Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 22 · 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?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing

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