Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 432 · 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. When does it take place?
   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. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) on bake sale day (b) one foggy morning (c) after the lunch bell
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) during the Christmas holidays (b) the school bus (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
3. 3.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) a sheep (c) a cow
4. 4.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
5. 5.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) during the Christmas holidays (b) his classroom (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
8. 8.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Farhan finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last.
9. 9.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) the parrot (b) the lion (c) the hen
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) lion (b) dozed (c) sleepy
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the hen (b) the zebra (c) the rooster
16. 16.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet___” giggled Vihaan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
17. 17.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Priya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
20. 20.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Broken Swing
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) curled (b) kitten (c) fluffy
23. 23.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (b) Did you know our school has a secret door? (c) There was a house. It had a door.
25. 25.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
    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) brave (b) careless (c) rude
26. 26.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy was left alone at home all day. (a) It drove to the office instead. (b) It barked happily when the family came back. (c) It cooked dinner for the family.
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) rickety
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The Lost Earring (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) Every Drop Counts
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) loud (b) cold (c) hot
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aryan (b) Aisha (c) Ms Gill
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is sad? (a) Rohan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Rohan was sad. (c) Rohan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
36. 36.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (b) Nisha climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The torn page is mended with tape
38. 38.What kind of story is this?
    A giant lives in a castle of sugar high above the clouds. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His cows grew wings. (b) His fields became dry and cracked. (c) His fields flooded with water.

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