Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 182 · 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 crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight

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