Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 141 · 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.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The microphone stops working before her song
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
3. 3.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) Diya (b) Aryan (c) Aunt Lata
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) We flew our kite from the rooftop. (c) Arjun flew his kite from the rooftop.
5. 5.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Hot pakoras on a plate” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Joseph felt very hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The bitter gourd tasted bitter. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Farhan (b) Mr Bose (c) Meher
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
12. 12.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    ___, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is scared? (a) Dev’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Dev’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (c) Dev was scared.
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
17. 17.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Who would steal a whole bus? (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
19. 19.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
20. 20.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) good (b) shaggy (c) fine
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is hungry? (a) Aryan was hungry. (b) Aryan shivered and stamped his feet in the snow. (c) Aryan licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the railway station (b) the music room (c) the village pond
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
29. 29.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Come back here, Moti!” ___ Zoya. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) good (b) nice (c) cheeky
32. 32.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ishaan folded his arms and glared at his brother.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) tired
33. 33.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a magic object (c) characters doing daft things
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (b) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat kept her dry.
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The little lamb gave a soft baa.” (a) soft (b) lamb (c) baa
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak

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