Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 271 · 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 toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste

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