Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 271 · 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.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We brushed our teeth and went to bed. (b) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (c) Nisha brushed her teeth and went to bed.
2. 2.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) night – kite (b) night – sun (c) well – kite
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) early one Saturday (b) on Craft Day (c) one busy morning
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Ananya. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
7. 7.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Aarav’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet.” (a) telling (b) showing
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) during a dry summer (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one foggy morning
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) parcel (b) arrived (c) mysterious
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    ___, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the science fair (b) the wedding hall (c) the music room
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the crow (b) the cow (c) the swan
15. 15.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Keep your promises.
17. 17.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
18. 18.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The wind plays with my long hair (b) The dry leaves whisper (c) Grandma hums an old sweet song
19. 19.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud___” sobbed Aisha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
20. 20.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) knock (c) window
21. 21.Read the story. Where 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) her balcony (b) the music room (c) a tall building
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
24. 24.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) Ten Giggling Goats
25. 25.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) We flew our kite from the rooftop. (c) Meera flew her kite from the rooftop.
26. 26.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose___” giggled Pooja. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
28. 28.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one stormy night (b) one quiet Sunday (c) one windy afternoon
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
30. 30.Which word rhymes with “log”? (a) snake (b) cat (c) jog
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He was sleepy the next morning. (b) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (c) His comics went to school for him.
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Many hands make light work.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) floor (c) squeaked
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The feather was as light as air.
36. 36.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Torn Page (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Joseph found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket.
39. 39.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill.
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Broken Swing

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