Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 527 · 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?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight

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