Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 846 · 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 new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch

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