Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 614 · 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 strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “We walked home through the deep mud.” (a) glanced (b) trudged (c) muttered
2. 2.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
   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) careless (b) unkind (c) helpful
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is scared? (a) Tenzin counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (b) Tenzin was scared. (c) Tenzin’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Aarav watered his tulsi plant every morning. (b) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (c) We watered our tulsi plant every morning.
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ kite danced in the sky.” (a) okay (b) good (c) colourful
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 strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
   “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) wandered (b) blazed (c) clutched
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
10. 10.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Clouds drift past the hill (b) The kite string tugs at my hand (c) The baby laughs at the moon
11. 11.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (b) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Zoya tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) fine (b) good (c) sour
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Fatima felt very tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Did you know our school has a secret door? (c) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani.
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the village pond (b) the beach (c) the village square
17. 17.Which strong verb means “scattered tiny bits over something”? (a) sprinkled (b) stared (c) leapt
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) crept (b) hurled (c) tumbled
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Grandpa (b) Kavya (c) Nisha
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
22. 22.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Drop it in the post box.
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
24. 24.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) giggled (b) stared (c) blazed
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Vihaan (b) Ananya (c) Joseph
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a crowded evening (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) the school library
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Broken Swing
29. 29.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sneha packed her bag for the school trip. (b) Kavya packed her bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
30. 30.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Roll it into a ball.
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd.
32. 32.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) striped (b) okay (c) nice
35. 35.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Isha (b) Maria (c) Arjun
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Grab the rope___” shouted Rohan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I painted my room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
40. 40.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) house – cake (b) book – mouse (c) house – mouse

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