Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 405 · 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 sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell

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