Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 970 · 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 smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell

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