Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 302 · 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?
   “The camera went click at the party.” (a) camera (b) party (c) click
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Rohan beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) tired
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) on a busy Monday (b) one cloudy evening (c) on her birthday morning
5. 5.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a puppet:
   First, find an old sock.
   Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
   Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
   ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
7. 7.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) drank (b) came (c) sipped
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Little Eagle
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Watch out for that car___” shouted Kavya. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is scared? (a) Neel was scared. (b) Neel rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Neel gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Help others and they will help you.
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) floor (b) squeaked (c) polished
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Meera. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy”, sobbed Meera. (c) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Meera.
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh___” giggled Riya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
17. 17.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
18. 18.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Zoya. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
20. 20.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Nobody came to my party___” sobbed Riya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) curled (c) kitten
23. 23.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) had (b) plunged (c) fell
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) neigh (b) meow (c) vroom
25. 25.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Shy Singer (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Broken Swing
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem 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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one stormy night (b) one foggy morning (c) on Sports Day
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
35. 35.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) during a dry summer (b) the town hall (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
38. 38.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Zoya (b) Yash (c) Sid
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.

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