Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 519 · 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 feeling does this sentence show?
   “Sneha sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) bored
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) the village square (c) on a Friday afternoon
3. 3.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Muddy Uniform (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Mango Mystery
4. 4.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) a dangerous journey (c) a missing thing or a secret
5. 5.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk?
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   A silly mix-up sends the dog to school and the boy to the vet. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a bee” (a) lazy (b) silent (c) busy
8. 8.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) Aarav (b) Fatima (c) Coach Iqbal
9. 9.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
10. 10.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) noon – plain (b) brain – plain (c) brain – note
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lake reflected the hills.” (a) glassy (b) nice (c) fine
14. 14.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The Shy Singer (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Spelling Bee
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I miss my grandma so much” sobbed Aryan. (b) “I miss my grandma so much,” sobbed Aryan. (c) “I miss my grandma so much”, sobbed Aryan.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling___” shouted Kavya. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “His heart was a drum during the race.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (c) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine.
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Cookie Stall
24. 24.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) an evil spell to break
25. 25.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Simran. (b) “Look out, the shelf is falling”! shouted Simran. (c) Look out, the shelf is falling! shouted Simran.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
30. 30.What makes the sound “clang”? (a) a lion (b) a duck (c) a steel plate falling
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.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) Moti (b) Dev (c) Diya
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
34. 34.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) Journey to the Snowy Peak (c) Upside-Down Grandpa
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (b) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) tap (b) drip (c) dark
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) blazed (b) burned (c) got

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