Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 354 · 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 hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste

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