Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 542 · 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 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) careless (b) greedy (c) grateful
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is bored? (a) Aisha dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (b) Aisha counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Aisha was bored.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) carried (b) tiny (c) ant
4. 4.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) buzz (b) kind (c) mango
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
6. 6.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Diyas glow at night” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
7. 7.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
11. 11.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “sun”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the wedding hall (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    ___, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) on Science Day (b) one warm evening (c) one quiet Sunday
19. 19.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “mango”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
20. 20.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
22. 22.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Zoya tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
23. 23.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Tara (b) Gita (c) Saanvi
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    ___, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Saanvi (b) Tenzin (c) Aryan
28. 28.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aisha lost her pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
29. 29.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aryan painted his room a bright yellow.” (a) third person (b) first person
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Hasty Squirrel
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
32. 32.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
33. 33.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “elephant”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) showing (b) telling
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
36. 36.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
37. 37.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Simran shared her umbrella with a friend. (b) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (c) We shared our umbrella with a friend.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
39. 39.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party,” ___ Meera. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) asked
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (b) It made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.

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