Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 530 · 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 title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Rafting Down the Wild River (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) The Detective Dog
2. 2.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “What time does the train leave___” asked Arjun. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
3. 3.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sneha pushed her little sister on the swing. (b) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (c) Joseph pushed his little sister on the swing.
4. 4.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) a puzzle to solve
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) glassy (b) reflected (c) lake
7. 7.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The leaking tap went ___ in the dark.” (a) croak (b) oink (c) drip
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Dev sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) happy (b) bored (c) sad
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Blue Lake (c) Stuck in the Lift
12. 12.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) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
13. 13.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
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope”! shouted Yash. (b) Grab the rope! shouted Yash. (c) “Grab the rope!” shouted Yash.
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) giggled (b) soared (c) dashed
17. 17.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
18. 18.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
19. 19.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Do not show off. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Patience brings good things.
20. 20.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The trees walked off to a forest. (b) Years later, the road was cool and shady. (c) The road became a hot desert.
22. 22.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) got (b) whispered (c) spoke
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
24. 24.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) exploring wild places (c) a detective or suspects
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Rohan. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Rohan. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Rohan.
26. 26.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on the first day of school (b) one warm evening (c) on a festive night
27. 27.Which strong verb means “looked closely at something hard to see”? (a) strolled (b) gulped (c) peered
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Leaky Boat
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
30. 30.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) tiptoed (b) gobbled (c) raced
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Why is the sky blue___” asked Simran. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Yash counted the coins in his piggy bank.” (a) third person (b) first person
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the washroom (b) the hill road (c) a new school
35. 35.Read the story. Which word best describes Aisha?
    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) responsible (b) rude (c) unkind
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk changed into orange juice. (b) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk turned sour.
37. 37.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) quickly (c) chirp
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is cold? (a) Rohan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing. (b) Rohan was cold. (c) Rohan shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.
40. 40.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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap

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