Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 660 · 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 lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell

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