Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 579 · 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 the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) giggled (b) chubby (c) baby
2. 2.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) garden (c) buzz
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The box is found under the last seat
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
8. 8.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Spelling Bee (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
9. 9.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Journey to the Snowy Peak (b) The Secret of the Locked Room (c) The Great Jungle Trek
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Anjali?
    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) quick-thinking (b) greedy (c) careless
11. 11.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the garden shed (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) one quiet Sunday
12. 12.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
13. 13.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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) Every Drop Counts
15. 15.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The little lamb gave a soft baa.” (a) lamb (b) soft (c) baa
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Tara. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
17. 17.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) silly mix-ups (b) brave escapes from danger (c) a magic object
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is hungry? (a) Aisha was hungry. (b) Aisha gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Aisha’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.
19. 19.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
20. 20.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
21. 21.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) telling (b) showing
23. 23.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
24. 24.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (b) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aryan (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) Joseph climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (c) Kabir climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
28. 28.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) sad (b) bored (c) happy
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) The Runaway Goat (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Lucky Marble
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
33. 33.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is sad? (a) Nisha rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (b) Nisha was sad. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Nisha’s cheek.
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) walked (b) went (c) strolled
36. 36.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Peel the banana and the orange. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) angry (b) hungry (c) happy
38. 38.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The puppy gave a happy ___ at the gate.” (a) ding-dong (b) vroom (c) woof
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The moon, round and white (b) Stars blink one by one (c) Old Grandpa naps in the shade

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