Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 962 · 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) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.

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