Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 926 · 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 bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch

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