Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 131 · 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 pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
2. 2.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
3. 3.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The raindrops went ___ on the roof.” (a) slurp (b) pitter-patter (c) baa
4. 4.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) moon – spoon (b) tray – spoon (c) moon – car
5. 5.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) The Detective Dog
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I miss my grandma so much” sobbed Priya. (b) “I miss my grandma so much,” sobbed Priya. (c) I miss my grandma so much, sobbed Priya.
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) squishy
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The Slipped Chain (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) A Puppy in the Storm
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) a lane in Kochi (b) the colony park (c) the village pond
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Maria (b) Tanvi (c) Advik
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.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) Peacocks spread their tails
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    A parrot copies the teacher and gives the whole class a silly holiday. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
21. 21.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) slammed (b) muttered (c) tiptoed
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Kavya. (b) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Kavya. (c) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Kavya.
23. 23.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” ___ Fatima. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
26. 26.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My goldfish has gone missing___” sobbed Zoya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
28. 28.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bun – sun (b) bun – hook (c) balloon – sun
29. 29.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
30. 30.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The cow gave a long ___ from the shed.” (a) click (b) clang (c) moo
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Riya lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Dev lit his diya on Diwali night.
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Mum spoke softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) gulped (b) whispered (c) munched
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) the village pond (b) his classroom (c) the playground
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Do not make fun of others.
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) mysterious (b) arrived (c) parcel

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