Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 348 · 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 sea tasted very salty. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.

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