Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 435 · 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) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.

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