Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 367 · 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.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) the back yard (b) the sports ground (c) a tall building
2. 2.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) tall (c) hoot
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) one hot afternoon (b) on a hot summer night (c) one foggy morning
5. 5.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Diya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) telling (b) showing
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is angry? (a) Nisha was angry. (b) Nisha counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Nisha folded her arms and glared at her brother.
7. 7.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Spelling Bee (c) This Is My Story
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) tossed (b) threw (c) went
13. 13.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) the railway station (c) in the dry season
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) one stormy night (b) on competition day (c) during the Christmas holidays
16. 16.Which strong verb means “threw lightly”? (a) tossed (b) sprinkled (c) scribbled
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The water was as clear as glass. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) It rained all night in our town.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) Look before you leap. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    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) sensible (b) unkind (c) lazy
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
21. 21.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) one cloudy evening (b) one Monday morning (c) during a dry summer
22. 22.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Sneha (b) Arjun (c) Rohan
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Ms Gill (b) Kabir (c) Aisha
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Everyone sings along with her
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The box is found under the last seat (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
28. 28.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock___” giggled Kavya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one busy morning (b) on competition day (c) on a festive night
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Zoya. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
35. 35.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) click (b) hiss (c) clang
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) This Is My Story
38. 38.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
39. 39.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a puzzle to solve (c) a missing thing or a secret
40. 40.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.

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