Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 513 · 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) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.

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