Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 266 · 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 clay pot:
   First, knead the clay until it is soft.
   Then, roll it into a ball.
   Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
   ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
3. 3.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) How do you catch a cloud in a jar?
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
5. 5.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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) his hill village (b) the school bus (c) the front step
7. 7.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Paper boats sail down the drain” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
8. 8.What kind of story is this?
   A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A giant lives in a castle of sugar high above the clouds. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
11. 11.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) Saanvi (b) Imran (c) Kavya
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Manav’s cheek.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) sad
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
17. 17.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The shoes are swapped back (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) third person (b) first person
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    A team climbs a snowy mountain as a storm blows in. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
22. 22.Which word rhymes with “pie”? (a) rat (b) dish (c) my
23. 23.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan was really happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is tired? (a) Tears filled Zoya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (b) Zoya was tired. (c) Zoya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
25. 25.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the exam has begun___” whispered Saanvi. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) car (b) sleek (c) zoomed
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) snip (c) window
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Have you ever heard a tree laugh?
30. 30.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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) greedy (b) lazy (c) calm
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is tired? (a) Ananya’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists. (b) Ananya dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Ananya was tired.
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (b) Farhan rode his new bicycle round the block. (c) We rode our new bicycle round the block.
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) got (b) looked (c) glanced
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on the first day of school (b) one spring afternoon (c) on a festive night
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) fine (b) rusty (c) good
38. 38.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
39. 39.What kind of story is this?
    Every night a strange tapping comes from the empty room. Who is there? (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Kitten on the Roof

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