Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 585 · 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 sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Nisha flew her kite from the rooftop. (c) Arjun flew his kite from the rooftop.
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) the jackal (b) the bat (c) the little goat
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) good (b) striped (c) fine
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Spelling Bee (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) Some Things That Happened
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (b) The road ate the ice cream. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “We walked home through the deep mud.” (a) scribbled (b) trudged (c) hurled
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I cleaned my shoes for the parade.” (a) first person (b) third person
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Aisha. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Aisha. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Aisha.
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
14. 14.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not give up on a friend.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
18. 18.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “mango”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
19. 19.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Do not show off. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Look before you leap.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
24. 24.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) lion (b) roar (c) mighty
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) noisy (c) black
26. 26.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
27. 27.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Lost Earring
28. 28.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Nisha (b) Imran (c) Simran
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) A small green shoot came up.
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) Maria (c) Pooja
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) boom (c) gentle
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
34. 34.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Write a message inside.
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aarav was really tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) foaming (b) fine (c) good
40. 40.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Riya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper.

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