Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 129 · 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 touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste

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