Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 252 · 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 smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch

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