Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 544 · 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 taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing

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