Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 460 · 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 touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell

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