Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 948 · 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 tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.

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