Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 356 · 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.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “peacock”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
2. 2.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Who painted this lovely picture___” asked Saanvi. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
7. 7.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) drip (c) green
8. 8.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “parrot”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) got (c) blazed
10. 10.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) raced (b) went (c) ran
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window.
16. 16.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the owl (b) the cook (c) the crow
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
18. 18.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet.” (a) showing (b) telling
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) telling (b) showing
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) towered (b) gigantic (c) tree
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) She was too shy to sing in front of the others.
22. 22.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Cool rain falls on dusty roads” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The village well has dried up (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chirp (b) yellow (c) tall
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Blue Lake (c) Some Things That Happened
26. 26.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) a ridiculous situation (c) silly mix-ups
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Mr Das (b) Farhan (c) Arjun
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Sahil. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Sahil. (c) Your silly face makes me laugh, giggled Sahil.
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.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Silent Microphone (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Some Things That Happened
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The thunder went boom over the hills.” (a) hills (b) thunder (c) boom
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Silent Microphone
36. 36.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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
38. 38.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) This Is My Story
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Sneha (b) Maria (c) Simran
40. 40.Which word rhymes with “fun”? (a) jar (b) log (c) one

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