Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 438 · 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) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing

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