Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 300 · 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 is the sound word in this sentence?
   “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) meow (b) cat (c) night
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Look out, the shelf is falling___” shouted Sahil. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
4. 4.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) crept (b) plunged (c) hurled
5. 5.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) knock (b) door (c) front
6. 6.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
7. 7.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.
8. 8.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Rain taps on the roof (b) Grandma hums an old sweet song (c) The dry leaves whisper
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
   “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) munched (c) glanced
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She answered most of the questions correctly. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “How many stars are in the sky?” ___ Imran. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
13. 13.Which strong verb means “moved very fast to win”? (a) sobbed (b) sipped (c) raced
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Meera (b) Kavya (c) Tenzin
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is hungry? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Diya’s cheek. (b) Diya was hungry. (c) Diya gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) good (b) squishy (c) nice
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Slipped Chain (c) Lost at the Fair
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
20. 20.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Tenzin. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Tenzin. (c) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Tenzin.
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) snip (c) yellow
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Runaway Goat (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Torn Page
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) arrived (b) mysterious (c) parcel
27. 27.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is bored? (a) Yash’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (b) Yash was bored. (c) Yash counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
28. 28.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The rooster crowed ___ at dawn.” (a) oink (b) cock-a-doodle-doo (c) sizzle
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
31. 31.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school garden (b) the school gate (c) the railway station
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) gigantic
33. 33.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A green parrot sings” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) looked (b) stared (c) went
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
37. 37.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) First (c) Next
38. 38.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I rode my new bicycle round the block.” (a) first person (b) third person
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) gigantic (b) towered (c) tree
40. 40.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The Cookie Stall (b) The Flat Tyre (c) A Friend at Lunch

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