Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 574 · 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.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) I tasted the soup and added more salt.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Simran was really cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) the vegetable market (b) the sports ground (c) Nani’s orchard
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (c) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day.
8. 8.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Lost Yak (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Snake in the Shed
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
   “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) sprinkled (b) slammed (c) giggled
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Vihaan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Joseph (b) Rohan (c) Mr Das
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
13. 13.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
14. 14.Which word rhymes with “cook”? (a) bread (b) look (c) moon
15. 15.Which word rhymes with “lake”? (a) soon (b) stay (c) cake
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is angry? (a) Diya was angry. (b) Diya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (c) Diya stamped her foot and slammed the door.
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Homework is left at home (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
19. 19.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Sandcastle (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) Some Things That Happened
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) spoke (c) went
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) clouds (b) floated (c) puffy
22. 22.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) hungry (b) sad (c) cold
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
24. 24.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 Butterfly at the Window (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Silent Microphone
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is tired? (a) Zoya stamped her foot and slammed the door. (b) Zoya’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again. (c) Zoya was tired.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle became brand new. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The chain became rusty.
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “note”? (a) goat (b) car (c) bake
29. 29.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) characters doing daft things (c) a magic object
30. 30.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Meera (b) Aarav (c) Mr Reddy
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) crackle (c) teacher
32. 32.What makes the sound “honk”? (a) raindrops (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a car horn
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
38. 38.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Tara painted her room a bright yellow. (b) I painted my room a bright yellow. (c) We painted our room a bright yellow.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
40. 40.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.

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