Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 538 · 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) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell

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