Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 467 · 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 sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell

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