Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 447 · 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.What makes the sound “sizzle”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a cow (c) a rooster
2. 2.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) achoo (b) woof (c) pop
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Tara (b) Arjun (c) Mr Iyer
4. 4.Which word rhymes with “rain”? (a) goat (b) plain (c) snake
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet, giggled Saanvi. (b) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet” giggled Saanvi. (c) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” giggled Saanvi.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) Diya painted her room a bright yellow. (c) We painted our room a bright yellow.
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Pooja’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) angry (b) bored (c) scared
9. 9.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) Monsoon clouds roll in
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shaggy dog barked at the stranger.” (a) barked (b) shaggy (c) dog
11. 11.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “umbrella”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the art room (b) his rooftop (c) her building
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) boat – coat (b) boat – took (c) cat – coat
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Forgotten Homework
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) flew (b) soared (c) came
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) on Science Day (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one spring afternoon
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Why is the sky blue? asked Manav. (b) “Why is the sky blue” asked Manav. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Manav.
19. 19.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A tiny snail climbs the wall (b) Clouds drift past the hill (c) Diyas glow at night
20. 20.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Leaky Boat (c) What Happened Next and Then After
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
22. 22.Which word rhymes with “balloon”? (a) coat (b) noon (c) look
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Zoya found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket.
24. 24.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Yash (b) Uncle Ravi (c) Sneha
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We shared our umbrella with a friend. (b) Manav shared his umbrella with a friend. (c) I shared my umbrella with a friend.
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The temple bells ring softly (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) A green parrot sings
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.
29. 29.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Why is the sky blue?” ___ Dev. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) tossed (b) stared (c) plunged
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Lost at the Fair (b) This Is My Story (c) Some Things That Happened
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
33. 33.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Do not waste what you have. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
37. 37.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a motorbike (b) a sheep (c) a cat
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) telling (b) showing
39. 39.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Drop it in the post box.
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) nice (b) gloomy (c) fine

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