Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 3 · 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 sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.

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