Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 622 · 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 hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing

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