Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 797 · 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 tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell

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