Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 433 · 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 hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
3. 3.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) an evil spell to break (b) brave escapes from danger (c) silly mix-ups
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Why is the sky blue___” asked Fatima. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
8. 8.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aisha climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (b) Joseph climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (c) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) after the lunch bell (b) on Sports Day (c) on a Tuesday evening
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Pooja wrote a letter to her grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) spoon – rain (b) brain – rain (c) brain – log
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) on competition day (b) early one Saturday (c) one stormy night
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) telling (b) showing
15. 15.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as ice” (a) hot (b) loud (c) cold
17. 17.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) brave escapes from danger
18. 18.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) fine (b) good (c) striped
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
21. 21.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Dev counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) bored
22. 22.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Torn Page (b) The Blue Lake (c) Every Drop Counts
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
28. 28.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) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) showing (b) telling
31. 31.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Wait until the road is clear.
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Forgotten Homework (b) The Leaky Boat (c) The Missing Tiffin
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
34. 34.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) cat (b) meow (c) night
35. 35.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Farhan cleaned his shoes for the parade. (b) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (c) Simran cleaned her shoes for the parade.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud” sobbed Zoya. (b) I dropped my ice cream in the mud, sobbed Zoya. (c) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” sobbed Zoya.
38. 38.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
39. 39.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Ananya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Arjun. (b) “Watch out for that car” shouted Arjun. (c) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Arjun.

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