Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 224 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is angry? (a) Ishaan was angry. (b) Ishaan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Ishaan folded his arms and glared at his brother.
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Aryan tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It began to melt and drip. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It flew away like a bird.
5. 5.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
7. 7.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) the hippo (b) the giraffe (c) the fox
8. 8.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Nisha (b) Officer Kaur (c) Vihaan
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) frogs (b) croak (c) monsoon
10. 10.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tenzin (b) Rahul (c) Simran
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) green (c) ding-dong
13. 13.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (b) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (c) Arjun rode his new bicycle round the block.
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Leaky Boat (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Fallen Sparrow
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The baby ___ across the carpet to her toy.” (a) moved (b) came (c) crawled
16. 16.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
17. 17.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Uncle Jacob (b) Yash (c) Priya
18. 18.What makes the sound “snip”? (a) a pair of scissors (b) a doorbell (c) pakoras in hot oil
19. 19.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
20. 20.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
21. 21.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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The ducks ___ noisily near the pond.” (a) croak (b) slurp (c) quack
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) Sid (b) Priya (c) Manav
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The alarm button brings help
25. 25.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) characters doing daft things (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) brave escapes from danger
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The mouse ate the corner of the cheese.” (a) crept (b) nibbled (c) tossed
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest.
29. 29.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Manav’s cheek. (b) Manav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Manav was sad.
30. 30.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) the beach (b) the school gate (c) the wedding hall
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Slipped Chain
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
33. 33.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) a detective or suspects (c) a ridiculous situation
34. 34.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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
35. 35.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I helped my father wash the car. (b) We helped our father wash the car. (c) Riya helped her father wash the car.
36. 36.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Grab the rope!” ___ Ananya. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
38. 38.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) a missing thing or a secret
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
40. 40.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) greedy (c) calm

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