Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 672 · 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 wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.

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