Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 734 · 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 smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight

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