Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 416 · 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 line uses the sense of taste? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) the parrot (b) the tiger (c) the buffalo
3. 3.What makes the sound “honk”? (a) a lion (b) raindrops (c) a car horn
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I cleaned my shoes for the parade.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) nice (b) good (c) rusty
8. 8.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
9. 9.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
10. 10.Which strong verb means “moved very fast to win”? (a) nibbled (b) giggled (c) raced
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) happy (c) hiss
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
14. 14.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
15. 15.Read the story. Which word best describes Aarav?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) rude (b) determined (c) greedy
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) cold
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Tenzin packed his bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Kites dance in the sky” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Where do lost socks really go? (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) The Leaky Boat (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Forgotten Homework
21. 21.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “caterpillar”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5
22. 22.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Joseph fed his goldfish before school. (c) Ishaan fed his goldfish before school.
23. 23.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) green (c) ding-dong
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
28. 28.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Mum spoke softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) leapt (b) whispered (c) crept
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Ball in the Pond
30. 30.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) Tenzin wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (c) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Cookie Stall (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) This Is My Story
32. 32.What makes the sound “snip”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) a pair of scissors (c) a car horn
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) shy (c) proud
34. 34.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya was really scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose” giggled Vihaan. (b) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose”, giggled Vihaan. (c) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” giggled Vihaan.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on the first day of school (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one rainy morning
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “We walked home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) nibbled (c) sipped

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