Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 836 · 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) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste

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