Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 21 · 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?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste

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