Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 880 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing

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