Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 128 · 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.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) puffy (b) clouds (c) floated
2. 2.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Ananya folded her arms and glared at her brother.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) angry
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
4. 4.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The kite string tugs at my hand (b) Peacocks spread their tails (c) Monsoon clouds roll in
5. 5.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap”, whispered Meera. (b) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap” whispered Meera. (c) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” whispered Meera.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) Big drops of rain began to fall. (b) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Windy Rangoli
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
12. 12.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) clues to follow (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) characters doing daft things
13. 13.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) clues to follow (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) a detective or suspects
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) dosa (b) crispy (c) crackled
15. 15.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    ___, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) the playground (b) the town hall (c) the city fair
20. 20.Which strong verb means “looked closely at something hard to see”? (a) tumbled (b) peered (c) crept
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is tired? (a) Maria rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (b) Maria licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Maria was tired.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
23. 23.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “hippopotamus”? (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) juicy (b) mangoes (c) filled
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) gloomy
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
28. 28.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The old banyan tree” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
31. 31.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Carry it to the garden.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) walked (b) did (c) trudged
34. 34.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) scared
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) early one Saturday (b) one summer holiday (c) on a busy Monday
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank.
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
    “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) muttered (b) wandered (c) clutched
38. 38.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Dry Well (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Story About the Thing
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The rooster crowed cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn.” (a) dawn (b) rooster (c) cock-a-doodle-doo
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    ___, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally

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