Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 203 · 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 wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell

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