Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 308 · 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 sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
2. 2.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) The Detective Dog (c) Stranded on Storm Island
3. 3.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
4. 4.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) rude (b) selfish (c) patient
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Snail and the Beetle
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
   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) greedy (b) sensible (c) selfish
8. 8.What makes the sound “croak”? (a) a frog (b) a dog (c) a pig
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) splash (b) children (c) pool
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (b) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
11. 11.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “teacher”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
12. 12.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) angry (b) scared (c) sad
13. 13.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) roar (b) garden (c) happy
15. 15.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The pigs oink in the muddy farmyard.” (a) oink (b) pigs (c) muddy
16. 16.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Kavya flew her kite from the rooftop. (c) Fatima flew her kite from the rooftop.
17. 17.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) neigh (b) boom (c) croak
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
    “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) gobbled (b) wandered (c) sprinkled
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan (b) Pooja (c) Ms Gill
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lost my pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) sank (b) squishy (c) cushion
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
23. 23.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) soared (b) got (c) flew
24. 24.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A green parrot sings (b) Paper boats sail down the drain (c) A brown sparrow builds a nest
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Priya (b) Ishaan (c) Officer Kaur
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    ___, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
28. 28.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
31. 31.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “rhinoceros”? (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) sprinkled (b) staggered (c) blazed
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) The traffic light got on the bus. (b) He stopped the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) okay (b) shimmering (c) fine
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is cold? (a) Farhan’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap. (b) Tears filled Farhan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Farhan was cold.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing

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