Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 511 · 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 river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
39. 39.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) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell

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