Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 91 · 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 gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.

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