Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 566 · 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 sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.

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