Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 343 · 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 is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to send a letter:
   First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
   ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
   Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
   Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is sad? (a) Yash threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (b) Yash was sad. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Yash’s cheek.
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “The mouse ate the corner of the cheese.” (a) giggled (b) scrubbed (c) nibbled
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to water the plants:
   First, fill the watering can at the tap.
   Then, carry it to the garden.
   Next, pour water gently at the roots.
   ___, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Who painted this lovely picture___” asked Riya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on the first day of school (b) a tall building (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The road was as straight as a ruler. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
11. 11.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “hippopotamus”? (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) sad
15. 15.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
16. 16.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (b) We pushed our little sister on the swing. (c) Fatima pushed her little sister on the swing.
17. 17.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (b) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is happy? (a) Fatima could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Fatima was happy. (c) Fatima grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
19. 19.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tenzin (b) Meera (c) Nisha
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) good (b) nice (c) tiny
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) patchwork (b) nice (c) okay
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) scared (b) cold (c) bored
26. 26.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
27. 27.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
28. 28.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) clues to follow (c) characters doing daft things
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one warm evening (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) on a Friday afternoon
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) The old well had dried up, and people had no water.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) Where do lost socks really go?
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a busy Monday (b) her balcony (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
35. 35.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (b) The red box was hiding under the very last seat. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) ran (b) had (c) raced
40. 40.Which word rhymes with “hat”? (a) guitar (b) cake (c) mat

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