Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 681 · 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 mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste

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