Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 164 · 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 sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) lake (b) reflected (c) glassy
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Saanvi grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) showing (b) telling
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Farhan. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Farhan. (c) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Farhan.
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is angry? (a) Yash’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (b) Yash was angry. (c) Yash’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) The fire engine drove off without wheels. (b) They jumped into the fire engine. (c) They went back to sleep.
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shiny pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) sparkled (b) shiny (c) pebbles
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) the village square (b) a tall building (c) the hill road
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the cow (b) the other birds (c) the young cuckoo
18. 18.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (b) Rafting Down the Wild River (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
19. 19.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) during the Christmas holidays (b) one Monday morning (c) one bright morning
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) It is built higher up with a moat
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) proud (b) shy (c) humble
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Fatima (b) Ishaan (c) Maa
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (c) Her train was three hours late.
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Ishaan?
    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) lazy (b) selfish (c) hard-working
27. 27.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) rusty (b) okay (c) fine
31. 31.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
32. 32.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a dangerous journey (c) clues to follow
33. 33.Read the story. Which word best describes Aryan?
    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) rude (b) greedy (c) honest
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the music room (b) the railway station (c) her balcony
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Mrs Sen (b) Aryan (c) Nisha
38. 38.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) Meera (b) Aunt Lata (c) Rohan
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) The snowman grew bigger. (b) Slowly the snowman melted. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch.

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