Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 510 · 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?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight

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