Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 254 · 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) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.

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