Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 392 · 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 baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.

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