Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 201 · 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 smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
15. 15.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 wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell

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