Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 559 · 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?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.

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