Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 638 · 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 sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.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 sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.

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