Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 77 · 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?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight

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