Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 707 · 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 sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight

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