Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 547 · 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 is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
2. 2.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
3. 3.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) shut (c) had
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I have one more laddoo, please”? asked Farhan. (b) “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” asked Farhan. (c) Can I have one more laddoo, please? asked Farhan.
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) clang (b) river (c) chair
6. 6.Which word rhymes with “swing”? (a) shed (b) wing (c) train
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is tired? (a) Nisha sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Nisha was tired. (c) Nisha could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Kavya brushed her teeth and went to bed.” (a) first person (b) third person
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
10. 10.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
12. 12.Read the story. Which word best describes Aryan?
    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) selfish (b) careless (c) honest
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
16. 16.Read the story. Which word best describes Meera?
    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) generous (b) selfish (c) greedy
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    ___, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once.
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The box is found under the last seat
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
23. 23.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Dev. (b) That joke is so funny, giggled Dev. (c) “That joke is so funny”, giggled Dev.
25. 25.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “lake”? (a) took (b) moon (c) rake
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) nice (b) juicy (c) good
30. 30.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sweet (b) bitter (c) sour
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) spiky (b) okay (c) fine
35. 35.Read the story. Which word best describes Riya?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) polite (b) lazy (c) selfish
36. 36.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) gentle (c) achoo
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is hungry? (a) Nisha was hungry. (b) Nisha gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Nisha’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is sad? (a) Zoya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Zoya was sad. (c) Zoya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The box is found under the last seat
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.

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