Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 114 · 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.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “A tiny snail climbs the wall” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Kavya. (b) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Kavya. (c) “May I borrow your eraser”? asked Kavya.
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) Meera wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (c) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) The Slipped Chain (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Butterfly at the Window
5. 5.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “rainbow”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The gloomy cave echoed with our voices.” (a) echoed (b) gloomy (c) cave
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Tenzin sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) cold (b) bored (c) angry
8. 8.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “I bit the crisp papad with a crunch.” (a) papad (b) crisp (c) crunch
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) went (b) tiptoed (c) walked
11. 11.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The doorbell went ding-dong at noon.” (a) doorbell (b) ding-dong (c) noon
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Did you know our school has a secret door? (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The cow gave a long ___ from the shed.” (a) meow (b) moo (c) oink
16. 16.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a magic object (c) exploring wild places
17. 17.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) pond (b) had (c) muddy
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
19. 19.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) a detective or suspects (c) a magic object
20. 20.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a detective or suspects (c) silly mix-ups
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Riya (b) Aunt Lata (c) Manav
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
23. 23.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) It is built higher up with a moat
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lit my diya on Diwali night.” (a) first person (b) third person
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Many hands make light work.
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His cows grew wings. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His fields became dry and cracked.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Dev painted his room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (b) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) unkind (b) greedy (c) sensible
37. 37.Read the story. When does it take place?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) one cloudy evening (b) after the lunch bell (c) on a busy Monday
38. 38.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Grandpa (c) Saanvi

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