Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 492 · 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 is written in third person? (a) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (b) Tenzin opened his lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
2. 2.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the town hall (b) the wedding hall (c) the music school
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) early one Saturday (c) one sunny morning
10. 10.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The girls ___ at the funny cartoon.” (a) laughed (b) did (c) giggled
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She got wet on the way home. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She stayed dry in the heavy rain.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
16. 16.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Waves kiss the warm sand” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
17. 17.What kind of story is this?
    Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
18. 18.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Kunal (b) Maria (c) Sneha
20. 20.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant?
21. 21.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Aryan. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kavya rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) telling (b) showing
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
24. 24.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) a ridiculous situation (c) a magic object
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Nisha (c) Simran
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
28. 28.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Aisha (b) Mr Khan (c) Rohan
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
30. 30.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Silent Microphone
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Sneha. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Sneha. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Sneha.
33. 33.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
34. 34.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) the school hall (b) the music room (c) her flat in Pune
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Arjun. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Arjun. (c) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Arjun.
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) the backwaters (c) the muddy lane
38. 38.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) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
40. 40.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Annual Day (b) the school garden (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain

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