Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 385 · 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 jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.

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