Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 439 · 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?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch

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