Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 173 · 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 hearing? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.

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