Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 810 · 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 sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.

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