Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 507 · 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 mark goes in the gap?
   “Catch the ball___” shouted Aarav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Riya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
4. 4.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
5. 5.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Farhan (b) Kabir (c) Kavya
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is angry? (a) Maria froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (b) Maria threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (c) Maria was angry.
7. 7.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) selfish (c) grateful
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
   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) patient (b) greedy (c) rude
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the village square (b) one foggy morning (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
13. 13.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the village pond (b) on Annual Day (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Simran. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is bored? (a) Diya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (b) Diya was bored. (c) Diya counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
17. 17.What makes the sound “drip”? (a) a cow (b) a leaking tap (c) a cat
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Aisha (b) Kavya (c) Imran
20. 20.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
21. 21.Which word rhymes with “coat”? (a) fold (b) night (c) boat
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
23. 23.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) lake (b) reflected (c) glassy
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Joseph is scared? (a) Tears filled Joseph’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Joseph gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (c) Joseph was scared.
27. 27.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) during a dry summer (b) early one Saturday (c) on a Tuesday evening
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
    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) careless (b) greedy (c) brave
29. 29.Which strong verb means “burned brightly and fiercely”? (a) tossed (b) sprinkled (c) blazed
30. 30.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Where do lost socks really go? (c) There was a house. It had a door.
32. 32.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Zoya’s cheek. (b) Zoya was sad. (c) Zoya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
34. 34.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) dazzling (c) lit
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Bholu (b) Priya (c) Sneha
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time does the train leave” asked Tara. (b) “What time does the train leave?” asked Tara. (c) What time does the train leave? asked Tara.
39. 39.What makes the sound “hoot”? (a) a car horn (b) a frog (c) an owl
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.

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