Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 731 · 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 medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell

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