Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 671 · 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) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste

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