Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 826 · 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?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.

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