Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 292 · 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 tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight

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