Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 656 · 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 kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
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 smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch

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