Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 712 · 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?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
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?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight

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