Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 167 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
2. 2.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (b) Zoya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (c) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper.
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make tea:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
   Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
   ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “hippopotamus”? (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) round (c) short
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) the colony park (b) the school garden (c) the science fair
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) the wedding hall (b) the muddy lane (c) her grandpa’s flat
11. 11.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) Farhan (b) Aisha (c) Ms Gill
12. 12.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one breezy evening (b) on a Friday afternoon (c) on a Tuesday evening
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) quilt (b) covered (c) patchwork
16. 16.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) the colony park
17. 17.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “peacock”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) neigh (b) crunch (c) boom
19. 19.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
20. 20.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) The Princess and the Spell
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Aisha (c) Mrs Rao
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) selfish (b) lazy (c) calm
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
28. 28.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Dad gave a loud achoo in the dusty room.” (a) dusty (b) room (c) achoo
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one bright morning (b) one foggy morning (c) on Science Day
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
32. 32.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
34. 34.Which strong verb means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) tossed (b) crawled (c) gulped
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
37. 37.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a slurp.” (a) slurp (b) lassi (c) drank
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is hungry? (a) Nisha’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (b) Nisha was hungry. (c) Nisha gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away

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