Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 557 · 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) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.

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