Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 534 · 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.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
2. 2.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (b) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Mango Mystery (c) What Happened Next and Then After
5. 5.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) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Do not show off.
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) okay (b) steaming (c) fine
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Simran dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) telling (b) showing
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on bake sale day (b) after the lunch bell (c) on a crowded evening
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap” whispered Yash. (b) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” whispered Yash. (c) Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap, whispered Yash.
12. 12.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 Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Runaway Goat (c) Stuck in the Lift
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the garden shed (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) one hot afternoon
15. 15.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
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) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Bear’s Promise (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Lazy Bullock
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) The traffic light got on the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) He stopped the bus.
20. 20.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The pakoras sizzle in the hot oil.” (a) oil (b) pakoras (c) sizzle
21. 21.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) first person (b) third person
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
23. 23.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I brushed my teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is hungry? (a) Maria sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Maria was hungry. (c) Maria kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.
25. 25.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) the bakery (c) the hill road
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) clues to follow (c) characters doing daft things
28. 28.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) the lion (b) the young sparrow (c) the other sparrows
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (b) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
31. 31.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) Ten Giggling Goats
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) oink (b) gentle (c) table
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Neel (b) Ms Gill (c) Manav
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is cold? (a) Kavya was cold. (b) Kavya rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (c) Kavya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The steaming soup filled our bowls.” (a) soup (b) steaming (c) filled

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