Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 111 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
2. 2.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) rude (b) careful (c) greedy
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant walked to the tap for a drink.
4. 4.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Nani’s orchard (b) the school bus (c) the music room
5. 5.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Aryan was sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
7. 7.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A boat starts to leak” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Leaky Boat
8. 8.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) dozed (b) lion (c) sleepy
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wrap a present:
   First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
   Then, fold the paper around the gift.
   ___, stick the edges with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Fatima?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) greedy (b) cheerful (c) selfish
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The road ate the ice cream. (b) The ice cream melted on the road. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) one quiet Sunday (c) the playground
13. 13.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A tiny snail climbs the wall (b) Soft snow on the hills (c) The old banyan tree
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) sad
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
16. 16.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) calm (b) selfish (c) lazy
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat kept her dry. (b) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) nice (b) patchwork (c) okay
20. 20.Which word rhymes with “day”? (a) play (b) fly (c) look
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) the railway station (b) the school bus (c) a lane in Kochi
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Aryan’s cheek. (b) Aryan was sad. (c) Aryan gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.
23. 23.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Tara. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
25. 25.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Ishaan tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside.
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The puddles shine like mirrors (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) Mangoes in the sun
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Why is the sky blue?” ___ Joseph. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
31. 31.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Hot pakoras on a plate (b) A cat on the wall (c) The wind plays with my long hair
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) helpful (b) lazy (c) selfish
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chirp (b) table (c) green
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
38. 38.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Cool rain falls on dusty roads” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
39. 39.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) trudged (b) gulped (c) blazed
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) good (b) feathery (c) nice

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