Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 306 · 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 saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste

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