Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 768 · 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 taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight

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