Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 572 · 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?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.

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