Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 890 · 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 hearing? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.

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