Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 447 · 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 golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
23. 23.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 lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.

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