Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 51 · 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) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch

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