Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 974 · 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 silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.

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