Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 327 · 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 wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell

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