Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 893 · 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 sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.

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