Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 560 · 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 pair of words rhyme? (a) guitar – plain (b) mouse – star (c) guitar – star
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It began to melt and drip. (b) It flew away like a bird. (c) It froze harder and harder.
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
4. 4.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
6. 6.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
7. 7.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) stared (b) sprinkled (c) grabbed
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Small friends can be a great help.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Little Firefly
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Saanvi. (b) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Saanvi. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret” whispered Saanvi.
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her building (b) the colony park (c) Nani’s orchard
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Vihaan is sad? (a) Vihaan was sad. (b) Vihaan threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (c) Vihaan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
15. 15.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I opened my lunch box and smiled. (b) Arjun opened his lunch box and smiled. (c) Pooja opened her lunch box and smiled.
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking”! shouted Yash. (b) Help, the boat is sinking! shouted Yash. (c) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Yash.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.
18. 18.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) dashed (b) sipped (c) tumbled
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat” giggled Kabir. (b) Ha ha, the goat ate your hat, giggled Kabir. (c) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” giggled Kabir.
20. 20.Which word rhymes with “balloon”? (a) well (b) light (c) noon
21. 21.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) did (b) tossed (c) threw
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Dry Well
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem 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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
25. 25.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “butterfly”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4
26. 26.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) drip (b) roar (c) croak
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
28. 28.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) snake (b) angry (c) hiss
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
30. 30.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Aisha (b) Saanvi (c) Ms Fernandes
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
32. 32.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Find an old sock.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
34. 34.What kind of story is this?
    Every night a strange tapping comes from the empty room. Who is there? (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
35. 35.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) My Dog Ate My Rangoli
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Dev (b) Maria (c) Ms Fernandes
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
38. 38.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The lazy cow chews and chews” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The window is opened to let it out
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) They put on the spare tyre together

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