Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 889 · 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 clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch

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