Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 567 · 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) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste

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