Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 963 · 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 sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
27. 27.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 baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight

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