Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 637 · 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) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight

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