Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 495 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to bake a cake:
   ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The old clock went tick-tock in the hall.” (a) clock (b) tick-tock (c) hall
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets. (c) Dev climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
4. 4.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Pooja’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.” (a) happy (b) tired (c) cold
5. 5.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Kavya helped her father wash the car.” (a) third person (b) first person
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) grateful
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “cried” in this sentence?
   “The lost child cried until his mother found him.” (a) sobbed (b) leapt (c) staggered
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The thunder went boom over the hills.” (a) thunder (b) hills (c) boom
10. 10.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    ___, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.What kind of story is this?
    Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) came (b) crept (c) went
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Nobody came to my party___” sobbed Arjun. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) quilt (b) patchwork (c) covered
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
17. 17.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Pooja (b) Bholu (c) Yash
18. 18.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Joseph (b) Mrs Sen (c) Arjun
19. 19.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Diya rode her new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The girls ___ at the funny cartoon.” (a) laughed (b) had (c) giggled
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a thud.” (a) thud (b) floor (c) bag
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 front step (b) a tall building (c) the science fair
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the highway (b) the garden shed (c) the bakery
25. 25.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a pig (b) a cow (c) a camera
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the snail (b) the fox (c) the beetle
28. 28.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) The Cave Explorers
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Farhan. (b) Shh, we are in the library, whispered Farhan. (c) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Farhan.
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
32. 32.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Waves carry shells to the shore (b) The moon, round and white (c) Peacocks spread their tails
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is angry? (a) Tenzin was angry. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Tenzin’s cheek. (c) Tenzin stamped his foot and slammed the door.
34. 34.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The puddles shine like mirrors” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) zoomed (b) car (c) sleek
36. 36.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
39. 39.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time does the train leave___” asked Aisha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
40. 40.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) first person (b) third person

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