Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 154 · 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 fits the gap best?
   “What time does the train leave?” ___ Vihaan. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Saanvi (b) Arjun (c) Ms Gill
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
4. 4.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) a puzzle to solve
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a puppet:
   First, find an old sock.
   ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
   Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
   Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
6. 6.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “monkey”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) leapt (b) munched (c) shouted
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Riya tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside.
11. 11.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
12. 12.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy godmother turns a stone into a talking magic mirror. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
13. 13.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Maria. (b) May I borrow your eraser? asked Maria. (c) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Maria.
14. 14.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The pakoras ___ in the hot oil.” (a) hoot (b) buzz (c) sizzle
15. 15.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) exploring wild places (c) a detective or suspects
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
17. 17.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) angry (c) scared
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) the music school (b) his hill village (c) her balcony
19. 19.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a heavy bag falling (b) an owl (c) a visitor at the door
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
22. 22.Which strong verb means “took hold of quickly and roughly”? (a) grabbed (b) trudged (c) sprinkled
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Advik?
    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) rude (b) kind (c) careless
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
27. 27.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “my”? (a) snake (b) pie (c) goat
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) clever (b) rude (c) unkind
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) busy (c) lazy
31. 31.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (b) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (c) Zoya rode her new bicycle round the block.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
34. 34.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) The Cave Explorers (c) Footprints in the Flour
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Simran?
    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) careless (b) gentle (c) rude
39. 39.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
40. 40.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.

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