Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 202 · 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.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Tenzin (b) Maria (c) Kunal
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the colony park (b) the garden shed (c) the sports ground
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
4. 4.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
5. 5.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tiger”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   A dragon guards a magic lamp that grants wishes. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “That joke is so funny___” giggled Yash. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is sad? (a) Simran laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (b) Simran was sad. (c) Simran’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (b) Sahil cleaned his shoes for the parade. (c) We cleaned our shoes for the parade.
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Grab the rope!” ___ Kavya. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
13. 13.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (b) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (c) Manav wrote a letter to his grandmother.
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The wind went whoosh through the trees.” (a) trees (b) whoosh (c) wind
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) a new school (b) the school hall (c) the railway station
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The Blue Lake (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Late Train
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “May I borrow your eraser___” asked Sneha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Mr Bose (b) Zoya (c) Meher
25. 25.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) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Rohan painted his room a bright yellow. (b) I painted my room a bright yellow. (c) We painted our room a bright yellow.
27. 27.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is bored? (a) Dev was bored. (b) Dev rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers. (c) Dev sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “look”? (a) king (b) cook (c) chain
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) whispered (b) spoke (c) did
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is happy? (a) Aisha was happy. (b) Aisha grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (c) Aisha could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.
31. 31.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the fox (b) the hen (c) the rooster
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
33. 33.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone.
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The alarm button brings help
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My goldfish has gone missing” sobbed Yash. (b) “My goldfish has gone missing,” sobbed Yash. (c) My goldfish has gone missing, sobbed Yash.
38. 38.Which word rhymes with “tray”? (a) jar (b) brain (c) day
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    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) rude (b) sensible (c) selfish
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    Strange footprints appear in the flour, and a detective is called. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story

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