Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 775 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.

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