Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 336 · 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 new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
40. 40.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) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.

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