Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 341 · 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 sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste

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