Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 564 · 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) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
2. 2.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The thunder went boom over the hills.” (a) hills (b) thunder (c) boom
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
4. 4.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) The Great Jungle Trek (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
5. 5.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) brave escapes from danger (c) magic, spells or wishes
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “What time does the train leave”? asked Arjun. (b) “What time does the train leave?” asked Arjun. (c) “What time does the train leave” asked Arjun.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine.
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) made (c) shut
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) the hippo (b) the giraffe (c) the fox
12. 12.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
14. 14.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 school hall (b) the bakery (c) the backwaters
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The window is opened to let it out
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
18. 18.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Tenzin. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret” whispered Tenzin. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Tenzin.
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Sahil (b) Omkar (c) Pixie
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) window (c) knock
24. 24.Read the story. When 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) on bake sale day (b) one stormy night (c) early one Saturday
25. 25.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
26. 26.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) This Is My Story (c) The Butterfly at the Window
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) greedy (b) calm (c) unkind
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
31. 31.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) an evil spell to break (b) a dangerous journey (c) exploring wild places
32. 32.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The raindrops went ___ on the roof.” (a) baa (b) snip (c) pitter-patter
33. 33.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “computer”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
34. 34.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) snake (b) hiss (c) angry
35. 35.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) drip (b) tap (c) dark
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
    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) caring (b) greedy (c) careless
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Broken Swing
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is happy? (a) Diya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Diya was happy. (c) Diya gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.
39. 39.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
40. 40.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) tick-tock (c) teacher

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