Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 598 · 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 felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste

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