Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 275 · 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 bake a cake:
   First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   ___, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The old clock went tick-tock in the hall.” (a) hall (b) clock (c) tick-tock
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
4. 4.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
6. 6.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
7. 7.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
   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) careless (b) lazy (c) helpful
9. 9.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Mrs Sen (b) Farhan (c) Nisha
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 beach (b) the music room (c) the school bus
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) nice (b) booming (c) okay
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “umbrella”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Yash was really hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Farhan. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
15. 15.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Fatima was really scared.” (a) showing (b) telling
16. 16.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) nice (b) good (c) juicy
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A brown sparrow builds a nest” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
20. 20.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) click (c) slowly
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) gigantic
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Vihaan is scared? (a) Vihaan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (b) Vihaan froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Vihaan was scared.
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) the colony park (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the muddy lane
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) the pot (b) the cow (c) the crow
30. 30.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) goat – float (b) goat – moon (c) blouse – float
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Story About the Thing
33. 33.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bat – dish (b) swish – dish (c) swish – rake
34. 34.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Rohan shared his umbrella with a friend. (b) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (c) Priya shared her umbrella with a friend.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) What would you do if your shadow ran away?
37. 37.Read the story. When 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) one windy afternoon (b) one breezy evening (c) on a busy Monday
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The road became a hot desert.
39. 39.What kind of story is this?
    A magic flute makes every animal in the kingdom dance. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh

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