Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 493 · 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 the sound word in this sentence?
   “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) tap (b) drip (c) dark
2. 2.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) okay (b) good (c) gigantic
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Working together makes hard jobs easy.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) Have you ever met a goat that could read? (c) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor.
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A girl journeys deep into the Sundarbans to rescue a tiger cub. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
10. 10.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
11. 11.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take two slices of bread. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) raced (b) fluttered (c) tossed
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the town hall (b) the art room (c) the school garden
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) gulped (b) crept (c) trudged
17. 17.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
18. 18.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
19. 19.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Stars blink one by one” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is angry? (a) Diya was angry. (b) Diya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Diya stamped her foot and slammed the door.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
22. 22.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) Aryan (b) Manav (c) Lakshmi
23. 23.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a detective or suspects (c) jokes that make you laugh
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Neel (b) Diya (c) Moti
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) Water overflowed onto the floor. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) clouds (b) puffy (c) floated
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) dazzling (b) fireworks (c) lit
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
31. 31.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Ms Gill (b) Simran (c) Aryan
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
33. 33.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose___” giggled Aryan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
36. 36.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) slammed (b) leapt (c) nibbled
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Maria grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) scared
38. 38.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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
40. 40.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The microwave gave a beep when the milk was hot.” (a) microwave (b) milk (c) beep

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