Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 426 · 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 temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch

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