Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 666 · 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 snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
28. 28.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) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing

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