Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 230 · 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) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell

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