Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 448 · 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?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.

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