Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 663 · 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 touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste

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