Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 618 · 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 festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa turned golden and crisp.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) one Monday morning (c) on a hot summer night
5. 5.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Riya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (b) Simran climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.
6. 6.Which strong verb means “laughed in a light, silly way”? (a) tiptoed (b) plunged (c) giggled
7. 7.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
   “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) gobbled (b) tiptoed (c) plunged
10. 10.Which word rhymes with “dog”? (a) sea (b) tray (c) fog
11. 11.Read the story. Which word best describes Dev?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) selfish (b) honest (c) greedy
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A lift stops between two floors (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
16. 16.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) A Friend at Lunch
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum flew out of the window. (b) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (c) The parcel ran away down the road.
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) crackle (b) meow (c) clang
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Aryan (b) Moti (c) Diya
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Neel. (b) “My best friend is moving away” sobbed Neel. (c) My best friend is moving away, sobbed Neel.
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem 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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A boat starts to leak
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 school bus (b) the bakery (c) the wedding hall
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) careless (b) calm (c) rude
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” ___ Tenzin. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Arjun (b) Fatima (c) Mr Iyer
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) rusty (b) fine (c) nice
29. 29.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Wishing Well of Gold
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
31. 31.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
32. 32.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cricket ball flew towards the window. (a) The ball stopped in the air and went to sleep. (b) The window caught the ball and threw it back. (c) The window glass cracked.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera put on her raincoat and stepped out into the storm. (a) Her raincoat made her wetter than ever. (b) Her raincoat flew her to the moon. (c) Her raincoat kept her dry.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The snowman stood in the warm spring sun. (a) Slowly the snowman melted. (b) The snowman grew bigger. (c) The snowman went to the beach.
36. 36.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) the tiger (b) the little langur (c) the old owl
37. 37.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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (c) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free.
38. 38.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
39. 39.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car?
40. 40.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Meera could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.” (a) showing (b) telling

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