Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 431 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is bored? (a) Maria’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (b) Maria counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Maria was bored.
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Joseph (b) Riya (c) Dev
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “An owl gave a ___ from the banyan tree.” (a) slurp (b) hiss (c) hoot
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Always tell the truth.
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Homework is left at home” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
   “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) crept (b) plunged (c) blazed
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to pack a school bag:
   ___, check the timetable for tomorrow.
   Then, find the books for each class.
   Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
   Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
9. 9.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (b) Neel shared his umbrella with a friend. (c) We shared our umbrella with a friend.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) dashed (b) slammed (c) sipped
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) sipped (b) drank (c) had
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
14. 14.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) look – shell (b) tell – shell (c) tell – light
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the horse (b) the mouse (c) the cat
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
17. 17.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Stranded on Storm Island (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Lakshmi (b) Maria (c) Joseph
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) The kettle danced around the kitchen. (b) Steam puffed out of the spout. (c) Snow fell out of the spout.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
21. 21.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) tired (c) sad
22. 22.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) good (b) striped (c) nice
24. 24.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Patience brings good things.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
26. 26.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.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) careless (b) creative (c) lazy
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.” (a) showing (b) telling
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I decorated my cake with cherries.” (a) third person (b) first person
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
35. 35.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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) selfish (b) unkind (c) calm
37. 37.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “My kitten sleeps in the sun” (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is angry? (a) Ishaan stamped his foot and slammed the door. (b) Ishaan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (c) Ishaan was angry.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) Her bedroom is a pigsty.
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) Fatima found a shell and kept it in her pocket.

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