Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 263 · 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 clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.

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