Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 820 · 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) smell (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
19. 19.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 medicine had a bitter taste.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.

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