Five Senses Writing Worksheet

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

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