Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 907 · 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 smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The sea tasted very salty.

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