Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 688 · 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 river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch

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