Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 558 · 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?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.

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