Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 453 · 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 is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) a dangerous journey
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
3. 3.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
5. 5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling” shouted Pooja. (b) Look out, the shelf is falling! shouted Pooja. (c) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Pooja.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is sad? (a) Tears filled Tenzin’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Tenzin was sad. (c) Tenzin’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) fine (b) muddy (c) good
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Sahil. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Saanvi shared her umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
14. 14.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time does the train leave”? asked Dev. (b) What time does the train leave? asked Dev. (c) “What time does the train leave?” asked Dev.
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Kavya. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) sour (c) bitter
18. 18.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Rohan pushed his little sister on the swing.” (a) third person (b) first person
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Sid (b) Tara (c) Imran
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (b) The ball turned into a balloon. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
23. 23.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
25. 25.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the science fair (b) the front step (c) the sports ground
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
27. 27.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) one spring morning (b) in the dry season (c) one misty dawn
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Mrs Sen (b) Arjun (c) Fatima
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Slipped Chain
34. 34.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Drop the seed in and cover it.
35. 35.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Farhan pushed his little sister on the swing. (b) Aarav pushed his little sister on the swing. (c) I pushed my little sister on the swing.
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who left giant footprints on our roof? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
37. 37.Which strong verb means “walked quietly on your toes”? (a) grabbed (b) tiptoed (c) fluttered
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
39. 39.Which word rhymes with “boat”? (a) coat (b) tree (c) fold
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner

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