Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 252 · 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.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
2. 2.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
3. 3.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (c) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is tired? (a) Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Sahil was tired. (c) Sahil dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) a new school (b) the school bus (c) the town hall
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
9. 9.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) plunged (b) scribbled (c) shouted
10. 10.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
11. 11.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) slammed (b) dashed (c) tossed
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) It is built higher up with a moat
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) fiery
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Aisha (b) Fatima (c) Joseph
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
22. 22.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) the music room (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the school bus
24. 24.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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
26. 26.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Manav (b) Rohan (c) Ms Fernandes
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) Journey to the Snowy Peak
29. 29.Read the story. When 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) on a busy Monday (b) on Annual Day (c) on Craft Day
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Aryan. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I fed my goldfish before school.” (a) third person (b) first person
35. 35.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) characters doing daft things (c) a dangerous journey
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tree”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    ___, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Tenzin (b) Nisha (c) Simran
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.

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