Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 913 · 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 taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight

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