Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 307 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) okay (b) tiny (c) fine
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The pakoras sizzle in the hot oil.” (a) pakoras (b) oil (c) sizzle
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to plant a seed:
   First, fill a small pot with soil.
   Then, make a hole with your finger.
   ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
   Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) rose (b) golden (c) sun
6. 6.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Snowflakes land on my warm nose” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the art room (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) her building
8. 8.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “computer”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) chilli (b) made (c) fiery
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
    “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) giggled (b) crept (c) tossed
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “wing”? (a) pie (b) ring (c) kite
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel felt very hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) lazy (c) silent
16. 16.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her flat in Pune (b) on Craft Day (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
17. 17.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The taxis ___ in the busy street.” (a) honk (b) baa (c) splash
18. 18.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Aryan. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered
19. 19.Which strong verb means “spoke very softly”? (a) soared (b) whispered (c) grabbed
20. 20.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “An owl gave a ___ from the banyan tree.” (a) meow (b) snip (c) hoot
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) icy
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Ananya. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Ananya. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Ananya.
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Mango Mystery (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Cookie Stall
25. 25.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a ___.” (a) drip (b) tick-tock (c) thud
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 bird falls out of its nest (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
27. 27.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
28. 28.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
29. 29.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) What Happened Next and Then After
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The foaming river rushed over the rocks.” (a) river (b) foaming (c) rushed
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
32. 32.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nani’s orchard (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) on bake sale day
33. 33.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) sticky (b) fine (c) okay
35. 35.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
    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. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) greedy (b) grateful (c) careless
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) They put on the spare tyre together
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “After the race, Kabir drank a whole bottle of water.” (a) soared (b) gulped (c) dashed
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sahil cleaned his shoes for the parade. (b) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (c) Ishaan cleaned his shoes for the parade.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally

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