Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 355 · 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 jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.

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