Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 931 · 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 snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight

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