Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 687 · 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 taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.

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