Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 369 · 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 sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (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) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste

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