Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 613 · 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.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) after the lunch bell (b) the school hall (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
5. 5.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fog – frog (b) bee – frog (c) fog – plain
6. 6.What makes the sound “sizzle”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a balloon (c) a sneeze
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) okay (b) creaky (c) good
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Little Firefly
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The shop sells pencils and erasers. (b) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The balloon burst with a pop. (c) The thorns blew up the balloon again.
13. 13.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
14. 14.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
15. 15.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya cycled to the market with her cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) Ishaan cycled to the market with his cousin.
16. 16.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant?
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I helped my father wash the car.” (a) third person (b) first person
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “took” in this sentence?
    “The monkey took the banana from my hand.” (a) munched (b) grabbed (c) staggered
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
21. 21.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) happy (c) meow
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fiery (b) okay (c) nice
23. 23.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
24. 24.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Sneha (b) Aarav (c) Maria
25. 25.What makes the sound “tick-tock”? (a) a sheep (b) a clock (c) a rooster
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
28. 28.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I helped my father wash the car. (b) Kabir helped his father wash the car. (c) We helped our father wash the car.
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Dad gave a loud achoo in the dusty room.” (a) room (b) dusty (c) achoo
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Diya was angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
32. 32.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) after the lunch bell (b) one misty dawn (c) on her birthday morning
33. 33.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) rude (b) lazy (c) kind
34. 34.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
35. 35.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
36. 36.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “dinosaur”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Saanvi (b) Ananya (c) Grandpa
39. 39.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) The Spelling Bee
40. 40.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Wet your toothbrush.

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