Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 456 · 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) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
14. 14.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.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
29. 29.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 sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight

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