Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 601 · 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 river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.

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