Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 613 · 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 taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
3. 3.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) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.

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