Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 651 · 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 crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
8. 8.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 cactus was prickly when I touched it.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing

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