Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 174 · 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 is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) grumpy (b) giant (c) snored
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car” shouted Ishaan. (b) Watch out for that car! shouted Ishaan. (c) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Ishaan.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Joseph. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
5. 5.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
6. 6.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Homework is left at home (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Dry Well (c) The Lucky Marble
9. 9.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) in the dry season (c) one spring afternoon
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) the squirrel (b) the wind (c) the zebra
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
13. 13.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 leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kabir (b) Farhan (c) Pooja
15. 15.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) boat – bee (b) boat – note (c) play – note
16. 16.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I shared my umbrella with a friend.” (a) first person (b) third person
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
19. 19.Which word rhymes with “wing”? (a) fun (b) pie (c) king
20. 20.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) fairies, giants or dragons
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Dev (b) Pooja (c) Rocky
23. 23.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling”! shouted Neel. (b) Look out, the shelf is falling! shouted Neel. (c) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Neel.
25. 25.Which word rhymes with “goat”? (a) coat (b) car (c) dish
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) rose (b) sun (c) golden
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Broken Swing (c) A Day When Something Happened
28. 28.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Hot chai in a cup (b) Mangoes in the sun (c) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) peacock (c) shimmering
31. 31.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) The Cave Explorers (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) The milk froze solid. (b) The milk turned into tea leaves. (c) Soon the milk began to boil.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Why is the sky blue___” asked Tenzin. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.

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