Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 440 · 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 hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.

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