Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 566 · 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 is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) snip (c) green
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The shiny pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) sparkled (b) shiny (c) pebbles
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a paper boat:
   First, take a sheet of paper.
   Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
   ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
   Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Hippo and the Giraffe (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) sleepy (b) lion (c) dozed
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Silent Microphone (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (b) Rohan climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (c) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) a tall building (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the vegetable market
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) had (b) muddy (c) pond
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
19. 19.What kind of story is this?
    A magic comb turns every tangle in a girl’s hair into gold thread. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) shut (b) slammed (c) had
21. 21.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) during a dry summer (b) in the dry season (c) on her birthday morning
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
25. 25.What makes the sound “quack”? (a) a duck (b) a campfire (c) a frog
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crowded market buzzed with voices.” (a) market (b) crowded (c) buzzed
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Kunal (b) Fatima (c) Maria
31. 31.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
33. 33.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The rooster crowed ___ at dawn.” (a) drip (b) baa (c) cock-a-doodle-doo
34. 34.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
36. 36.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Aryan. (a) shouted (b) giggled (c) whispered

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