Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 249 · 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. Where does it take place?
   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) the music school (b) the colony park (c) the school hall
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) It rained all night in our town.
4. 4.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Wishing Well of Gold (b) Journey to the Snowy Peak (c) Ten Giggling Goats
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) had (b) looked (c) peered
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) unkind (b) lazy (c) helpful
9. 9.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Kabir was happy.” (a) telling (b) showing
10. 10.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    A parrot copies the teacher and gives the whole class a silly holiday. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” ___ Manav. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Flat Tyre
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) one sunny morning (c) one misty dawn
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.” (a) tired (b) cold (c) scared
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
19. 19.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school bus (b) the village pond (c) Nani’s orchard
21. 21.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) thud (b) hoot (c) neigh
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) oink (b) chair (c) window
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) quilt (b) patchwork (c) covered
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
31. 31.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who would steal a whole bus? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
33. 33.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Keep your promises.
34. 34.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
37. 37.Which strong verb means “walked around with no plan”? (a) wandered (b) munched (c) grabbed
38. 38.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) did (b) fell (c) tumbled
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) tired (b) bored (c) hungry
40. 40.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the hill road (b) one cloudy evening (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain

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