Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 755 · 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 sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing

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