Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 94 · 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 jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell

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