Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 654 · 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 felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
3. 3.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) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste

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