Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 137 · 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 bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing

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