Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 582 · 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 smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste

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