Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 569 · 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 line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

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