Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 34 · 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 taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch

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