Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 727 · 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 touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.

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