Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 754 · 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 old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
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 touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.

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