Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 340 · 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 hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell

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