Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 551 · 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?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.

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