Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 334 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   A brave girl leads her goats across a rope bridge in a storm. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
2. 2.Which strong verb means “took a very quick look”? (a) munched (b) glanced (c) giggled
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) okay (b) crowded (c) nice
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ lake reflected the hills.” (a) nice (b) glassy (c) okay
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Do not show off. (c) Believe in yourself.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I watered my tulsi plant every morning.” (a) first person (b) third person
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Slipped Chain (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
13. 13.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) The dry leaves whisper
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
    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. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) selfish (b) careful (c) lazy
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the playground (b) the colony park (c) a tall building
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Sahil (b) Riya (c) Dadi
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee began to glow like a bulb. (b) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little. (c) Her knee grew a flower.
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Jealous Crow
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.What makes the sound “pitter-patter”? (a) a snake (b) a dog (c) raindrops
24. 24.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
27. 27.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) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “cat”? (a) mouse (b) smell (c) mat
29. 29.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one breezy evening (b) the washroom (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
31. 31.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
32. 32.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The kite string tugs at my hand (b) Paper boats sail down the drain (c) A green parrot sings
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) rose (b) sun (c) golden
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    ___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
35. 35.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Dev helped his father wash the car. (b) I helped my father wash the car. (c) Nisha helped her father wash the car.
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
37. 37.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Yash (b) Neel (c) Raju
38. 38.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
39. 39.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) The glasses are found on top of his head

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