Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 992 · 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 sea tasted very salty.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight

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