Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 895 · 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 kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste

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