Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 899 · 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 bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.

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