Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 305 · 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 word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) giggled (c) baby
2. 2.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Tenzin cleaned his shoes for the parade. (b) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (c) Pooja cleaned her shoes for the parade.
3. 3.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
4. 4.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The moon, round and white (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) The lazy cow chews and chews
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) sensible
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
9. 9.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) head – bed (b) head – cold (c) fly – bed
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nani’s orchard (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) on Science Day
11. 11.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (b) Aryan lit his diya on Diwali night. (c) Priya lit her diya on Diwali night.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
13. 13.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) tiptoed (c) clutched
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
15. 15.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav packed his bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) Simran packed her bag for the school trip.
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
17. 17.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
19. 19.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) She is too shy to sing in front of others
20. 20.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The taxis honk in the busy street.” (a) street (b) taxis (c) honk
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is cold? (a) Yash’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (b) Yash was cold. (c) Yash’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
22. 22.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I pushed my little sister on the swing.” (a) first person (b) third person
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We heard our name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Zoya heard her name on the loudspeaker.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
25. 25.Read the story. Which word best describes Sneha?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) caring (b) greedy (c) lazy
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) his hill village (b) on a Friday afternoon (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fly – hook (b) book – guitar (c) book – hook
30. 30.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (b) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree (c) The old banyan tree
31. 31.What makes the sound “slurp”? (a) a duck (b) a balloon (c) a noisy drinker
32. 32.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) whispered (b) stared (c) tossed
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Joseph. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
35. 35.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) a missing thing or a secret
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) gloomy
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    A silly mix-up sends the dog to school and the boy to the vet. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story

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