Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 466 · 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 sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is sad? (a) Yash sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing. (b) Yash laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Yash was sad.
2. 2.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
4. 4.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) came (b) crept (c) went
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The box is found under the last seat
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
9. 9.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
10. 10.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Cookie Stall
12. 12.Which word rhymes with “fun”? (a) cake (b) run (c) jog
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Untitled Story Number One
15. 15.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak
16. 16.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
17. 17.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) nice (b) good (c) steaming
23. 23.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) did (c) blazed
24. 24.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I brushed my teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Kitten on the Roof
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Lost at the Fair (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) Some Things That Happened
28. 28.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) one Monday morning (b) one misty dawn (c) one bright morning
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) tiptoed (c) glanced
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy chased after the ball. (b) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
32. 32.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (b) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Ungrateful Camel
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
    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) selfish (b) helpful (c) unkind
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tree”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I counted the coins in my piggy bank. (b) Farhan counted the coins in his piggy bank. (c) Manav counted the coins in his piggy bank.
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) pool (b) splash (c) children
40. 40.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word

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