Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 828 · 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 cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.

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