Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 311 · 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 saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight

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