Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 170 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) okay (b) gigantic (c) good
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I brushed my teeth and went to bed.” (a) first person (b) third person
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) neigh (b) gentle (c) happy
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) pop (b) slurp (c) baa
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to take a photo:
   First, switch on the camera.
   Then, point it at your friends.
   ___, ask everyone to smile.
   Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
7. 7.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) lion (b) dozed (c) sleepy
8. 8.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Tenzin. (b) “Shh, the film is starting” whispered Tenzin. (c) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Tenzin.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Why is the sky blue___” asked Simran. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) wandered (b) soared (c) tumbled
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is cold? (a) Maria shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (b) Maria was cold. (c) Maria laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
18. 18.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 goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The steaming soup filled our bowls.” (a) filled (b) steaming (c) soup
20. 20.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) fiery
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk turned sour.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) okay (b) narrow (c) fine
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is bored? (a) Diya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (b) Diya sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (c) Diya was bored.
24. 24.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) giggled (b) glanced (c) gobbled
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Rain taps on the roof (b) The puddles shine like mirrors (c) Hot pakoras on a plate
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
28. 28.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Joseph. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Joseph. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Joseph.
29. 29.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) cold (b) happy (c) angry
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
34. 34.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Iyer (b) Fatima (c) Tenzin
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shiny pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) sparkled (b) pebbles (c) shiny
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Snail and the Beetle
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) okay (b) crowded (c) nice

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