Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 780 · 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) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight

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