Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 819 · 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) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch

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