Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 973 · 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 silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) hearing
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch

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