Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 205 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a paper boat:
   First, take a sheet of paper.
   Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
   ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
   Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
2. 2.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Dev flew his kite from the rooftop. (b) We flew our kite from the rooftop. (c) I flew my kite from the rooftop.
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The torn page is mended with tape
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
   “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) tossed (b) sprinkled (c) peered
5. 5.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Who would steal a whole bus? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) the school library (b) the school bus (c) the highway
8. 8.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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 Kitten on the Roof (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
10. 10.What makes the sound “hiss”? (a) a leaking tap (b) a lion (c) a snake
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Saanvi (b) Coach Iqbal (c) Aarav
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The window is opened to let it out
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is happy? (a) Pooja was happy. (b) Pooja gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Pooja hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
21. 21.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) raced (b) slammed (c) grabbed
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The wind went whoosh through the trees.” (a) wind (b) whoosh (c) trees
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) Climb to the Clouds
26. 26.Which word rhymes with “sea”? (a) white (b) sing (c) tree
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) telling (b) showing
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Vihaan?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) selfish (b) rude (c) sensible
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Ishaan. (b) Shh, we are in the library, whispered Ishaan. (c) “Shh, we are in the library”, whispered Ishaan.
31. 31.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) characters doing daft things (c) a dangerous journey
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Moti (b) Dev (c) Arjun
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Farhan (b) Imran (c) Bholu
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on competition day (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) the muddy lane
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is tired? (a) Kabir’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (b) Kabir was tired. (c) Kabir could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.
37. 37.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Vihaan. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
38. 38.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The bees ___ around the mango flowers.” (a) buzz (b) crunch (c) achoo
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.

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