Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 45 · 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 word rhymes with “sun”? (a) run (b) ring (c) fog
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) the front step (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the colony park
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aryan found a shell and kept it in his pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Aarav?
   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) careless (b) lazy (c) determined
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
8. 8.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) sizzle (c) green
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) okay (c) fine
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Zoya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) scared (b) bored (c) tired
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) threw (b) made (c) tossed
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
13. 13.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) Nisha (c) Diya
14. 14.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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby bird flapped its wings every day. (a) It forgot how to open its wings. (b) It flew to school with a bag. (c) One day it flew out of the nest.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) golden
18. 18.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) tiny (b) okay (c) good
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Blue Lake (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) A Friend at Lunch
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) Dad picked it up to answer. (b) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The raindrops went pitter-patter on the roof.” (a) pitter-patter (b) roof (c) raindrops
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Pooja licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) showing (b) telling
29. 29.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) a detective or suspects (c) an evil spell to break
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Bose (b) Meher (c) Yash
31. 31.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) click (b) pitter-patter (c) pop
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Arjun. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Arjun. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Arjun.
34. 34.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) whispered (b) spoke (c) made
35. 35.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Zoya (b) Mrs Bose (c) Tenzin
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) rude (b) hard-working (c) careless
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) The microphone stops working before her song
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
    “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) dashed (b) clutched (c) muttered

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