Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 242 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) one spring morning (b) on a Wednesday evening (c) one quiet Sunday
3. 3.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) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest.
4. 4.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Aisha packed her bag for the school trip. (c) Tara packed her bag for the school trip.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
6. 6.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Blue Lake (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Broken Swing
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) after the lunch bell (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one Monday morning
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Rohan froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) scared (b) happy (c) cold
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) Simran (b) Rahul (c) Imran
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) third person (b) first person
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    The cook mixes up sugar and salt, and the guests pull silly faces. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Science Day (b) one summer holiday (c) one foggy morning
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kavya (b) Sneha (c) Imran
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The shoes are swapped back (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
20. 20.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
    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) patient (b) lazy (c) rude
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
22. 22.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Rohan (b) Nisha (c) Mr Das
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Run, the bus is leaving”! shouted Neel. (b) “Run, the bus is leaving” shouted Neel. (c) “Run, the bus is leaving!” shouted Neel.
24. 24.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crispy (b) dosa (c) crackled
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) The temple bells ring softly (c) Rain taps on the roof
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Priya?
    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) rude (b) selfish (c) clever
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) fine (b) puffy (c) good
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) crept (b) stared (c) shouted
32. 32.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I hid my diary under the pillow.” (a) third person (b) first person
33. 33.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (b) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (c) Arjun lit his diya on Diwali night.
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) nibbled (b) plunged (c) crept
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
36. 36.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The train left the station at nine.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) the little langur (b) the old owl (c) the cow

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