Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 620 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a sandwich:
   First, take two slices of bread.
   Then, spread butter on each slice.
   ___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
   Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
2. 2.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav painted his room a bright yellow. (b) I painted my room a bright yellow. (c) Farhan painted his room a bright yellow.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Arjun. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on a festive night (b) one foggy morning (c) on a Friday afternoon
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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 smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
6. 6.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) The Broken Swing
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
8. 8.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 railway station (b) the wedding hall (c) the school hall
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day?
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Aisha?
    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) rude (b) selfish (c) responsible
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” sobbed Kabir. (b) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud” sobbed Kabir. (c) I dropped my ice cream in the mud, sobbed Kabir.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Farhan flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) Kabir flew his kite from the rooftop.
13. 13.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Sneha painted her room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the backwaters (b) the garden shed (c) the science fair
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
16. 16.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Rohan (b) Diya (c) Mr Das
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) made (b) chilli (c) fiery
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
22. 22.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The microwave gave a beep when the milk was hot.” (a) microwave (b) beep (c) milk
23. 23.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Run, the bus is leaving___” shouted Rohan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
24. 24.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Peacocks spread their tails (b) The kite string tugs at my hand (c) Soft snow on the hills
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (b) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
29. 29.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sea – bed (b) sea – tree (c) white – tree
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake___” whispered Priya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Aryan. (b) Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock, giggled Aryan. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Aryan.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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.
35. 35.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) shouted (b) trudged (c) gobbled
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) ran (b) went (c) raced
40. 40.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Aunt Lata (b) Manav (c) Ishaan

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