Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 87 · 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 thunder crashed and roared. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.

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