Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 490 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
2. 2.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A frog on a leaf (b) A green parrot sings (c) The wind plays with my long hair
3. 3.What makes the sound “tick-tock”? (a) a clock (b) a lion (c) a cat
4. 4.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Imran (b) Pooja (c) Rocky
5. 5.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) his rooftop (b) the muddy lane (c) the washroom
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (b) The window glass cracked. (c) The window caught the ball and threw it back.
7. 7.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Yash hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) telling (b) showing
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Broken Swing (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) Some Things That Happened
9. 9.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Waves kiss the warm sand” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
11. 11.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) Riya (b) Mrs Bose (c) Manav
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
13. 13.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The puddles shine like mirrors” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) hoot (b) buzz (c) roar
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My goldfish has gone missing,” sobbed Farhan. (b) “My goldfish has gone missing” sobbed Farhan. (c) My goldfish has gone missing, sobbed Farhan.
17. 17.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) Because (c) Finally
18. 18.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
19. 19.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) crept (b) scrubbed (c) soared
20. 20.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Rohan packed his bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
26. 26.Read the story. Where 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) the school hall (b) the colony park (c) his hill village
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Peacocks spread their tails (b) The lazy cow chews and chews (c) The old banyan tree
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Lost Earring
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) showing (b) telling
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Sparrow Who Forgave
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
36. 36.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A lift stops between two floors
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud___” sobbed Aisha. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
38. 38.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The kite string tugs at my hand (b) The temple bells ring softly (c) The old banyan tree
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh,” ___ Aryan. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed

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