Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 448 · 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.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.
2. 2.What makes the sound “clang”? (a) a campfire (b) a snake (c) a steel plate falling
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a sandwich:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   ___, 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
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “A whiff of incense floated from the temple.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
10. 10.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) angry (b) hiss (c) snake
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is bored? (a) Rohan drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Rohan was bored. (c) Rohan shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time does the train leave?” asked Farhan. (b) “What time does the train leave” asked Farhan. (c) “What time does the train leave”? asked Farhan.
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sneha sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) cold
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one windy afternoon (b) on the first day of school (c) during a dry summer
18. 18.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) The alarm button brings help (c) It is built higher up with a moat
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
21. 21.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) Tenzin painted his room a bright yellow. (c) We painted our room a bright yellow.
22. 22.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) sobbed (b) got (c) cried
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
24. 24.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.
26. 26.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Dry Well (c) The Muddy Uniform
28. 28.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a cat (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a duck
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The window is opened to let it out
31. 31.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) look – hat (b) look – hook (c) bold – hook
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 school hall (b) a new school (c) a tall building
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his classroom (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the bakery
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She answered most of the questions correctly. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
38. 38.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Butterflies dance on the breeze” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
40. 40.Which strong verb means “took hold of quickly and roughly”? (a) stared (b) crept (c) grabbed

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