Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 310 · 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 simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The children played cricket after school.
2. 2.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the music room (b) the railway station (c) her building
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Simran?
   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) selfish (b) gentle (c) lazy
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
   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) hard-working (b) rude (c) unkind
6. 6.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
7. 7.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Lucky Marble (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) Untitled Story Number One
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) golden (b) sun (c) rose
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Diya decorated her cake with cherries. (b) Arjun decorated his cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Torn Page (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
15. 15.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Ten Giggling Goats (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) Across the Desert by Camel
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is scared? (a) Priya was scared. (b) Priya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (c) Priya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) meow (c) river
19. 19.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) tumbled (b) peered (c) giggled
20. 20.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I have lost my favourite teddy___” sobbed Vihaan. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    Mum’s new robot vacuum chases the cat round and round the house. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) patient
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Meera tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Rohan tied his shoelaces and ran outside.
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) snip (b) slowly (c) garden
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) scared
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The taxis honk in the busy street.” (a) street (b) honk (c) taxis
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Pooja?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) kind (b) unkind (c) rude
32. 32.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
33. 33.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The leaking tap went ___ in the dark.” (a) honk (b) drip (c) neigh
34. 34.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (c) The batter froze into ice.

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