Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 565 · 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 word rhymes with “bat”? (a) cat (b) bun (c) log
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) on a crowded evening (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
3. 3.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.
   Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
   ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Advik?
   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) unkind (b) kind (c) lazy
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Nani ___ sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) got (b) put (c) sprinkled
6. 6.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (b) We cleaned our shoes for the parade. (c) Kabir cleaned his shoes for the parade.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I decorated my cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
9. 9.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) nice (b) patchwork (c) okay
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “The coach spoke to us from across the big field.” (a) staggered (b) shouted (c) nibbled
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
15. 15.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (c) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
16. 16.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) frogs (b) monsoon (c) croak
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Cookie Stall
18. 18.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) fairies, giants or dragons
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.
20. 20.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “I bit the crisp papad with a ___.” (a) vroom (b) whoosh (c) crunch
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) danced (b) kite (c) colourful
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 village square (b) a tall building (c) the wedding hall
23. 23.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) crawled (b) munched (c) tossed
24. 24.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) Priya (b) Simran (c) Ms Fernandes
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (b) We brushed our teeth and went to bed. (c) Aryan brushed his teeth and went to bed.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The baby slept like a log.
29. 29.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Manav’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) showing (b) telling
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together.
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) stairs (b) groaned (c) creaky
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Rohan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
35. 35.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (b) Imran rode his new bicycle round the block. (c) We rode our new bicycle round the block.
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
37. 37.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) greedy (b) polite (c) careless
38. 38.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) a duck (c) a sparrow
39. 39.What makes the sound “croak”? (a) a microwave (b) a sparrow (c) a frog
40. 40.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (b) We shared our umbrella with a friend. (c) Aryan shared his umbrella with a friend.

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