Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 491 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   A secret note is found in an old library book. Who wrote it? (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Nobody came to my party” sobbed Priya. (b) “Nobody came to my party,” sobbed Priya. (c) Nobody came to my party, sobbed Priya.
3. 3.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
5. 5.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Lost Earring (c) Lost at the Fair
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Manav?
   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) greedy (b) quick-thinking (c) unkind
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   A spell makes a lazy prince sleep until someone wishes him awake. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is cold? (a) Farhan grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Farhan shivered and stamped his feet in the snow. (c) Farhan was cold.
10. 10.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
11. 11.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) It is built higher up with a moat
15. 15.Which word rhymes with “train”? (a) rain (b) rat (c) well
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) gentle (c) vroom
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) the horse (b) the little eagle (c) its father
20. 20.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Joseph. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
21. 21.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) okay (b) striped (c) nice
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Manav (c) Sahil
24. 24.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Stars blink one by one” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) clouds (b) floated (c) puffy
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Green parrots chatter all day (b) Peacocks spread their tails (c) The kite string tugs at my hand
27. 27.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) The Secret of the Locked Room
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields became dry and cracked. (b) His cows grew wings. (c) His fields flooded with water.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
31. 31.Which word rhymes with “bat”? (a) rake (b) high (c) mat
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) muttered (b) gulped (c) plunged
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
37. 37.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) raindrops (b) a horse (c) a cow
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
40. 40.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Simran (b) Moti (c) Aarav

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