Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 788 · 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 hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.

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