Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 941 · 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 ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell

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