Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 342 · 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 temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
22. 22.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) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell

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