Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 61 · 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 thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.

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