Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 999 · 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 golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The wet soap slipped from my hands.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.

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