Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 496 · 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) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.

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