Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 849 · 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) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.

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