Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 632 · 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 smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell

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