Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 309 · 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 dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) lit (c) dazzling
2. 2.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “cried” in this sentence?
   “The lost child cried until his mother found him.” (a) strolled (b) sobbed (c) tossed
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandma lit the gas under the pan of milk. (a) Soon the milk began to boil. (b) The milk froze solid. (c) The milk turned into tea leaves.
5. 5.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a fruit salad:
   First, wash the fruit.
   ___, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) cheeky
8. 8.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) an evil spell to break
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
10. 10.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Mum spoke softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) whispered (b) grabbed (c) nibbled
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Ananya. (b) “Look out, the shelf is falling” shouted Ananya. (c) “Look out, the shelf is falling”! shouted Ananya.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) lazy (b) greedy (c) calm
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
16. 16.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) Ten Giggling Goats
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
18. 18.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) his rooftop (c) on a crowded evening
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
20. 20.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) cold (b) bored (c) hungry
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) stale (b) fine (c) good
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Your silly face makes me laugh, giggled Dev. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Dev. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh” giggled Dev.
24. 24.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Maria (b) Kabir (c) Pema
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The children played cricket after school.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja counted the coins in her piggy bank. (b) Imran counted the coins in his piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The warm sand tickled my toes.
28. 28.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Vihaan tied his shoelaces and ran outside.
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
30. 30.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school library (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) on a Wednesday evening
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) tickled (b) feathery (c) grass
32. 32.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school hall (b) one summer holiday (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
33. 33.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The Torn Page (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) puffy (b) good (c) okay
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Many hands make light work.
37. 37.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
38. 38.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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh___” giggled Farhan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)

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