Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 372 · 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 heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.

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