Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 628 · 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 sound word fits the gap?
   “The dry logs ___ in the campfire.” (a) whoosh (b) crackle (c) click
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) creaky (b) good (c) okay
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Fallen Sparrow
4. 4.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bat – spoon (b) sing – rat (c) bat – rat
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” ___ Imran. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
7. 7.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) one quiet Sunday (c) the school garden
8. 8.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Nani ___ sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) got (b) put (c) sprinkled
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) one sunny morning (b) early one Saturday (c) one bright morning
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The box is found under the last seat
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
15. 15.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) calm (b) lazy (c) greedy
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the city fair (b) her building (c) her balcony
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) cried (b) made (c) sobbed
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting” whispered Maria. (b) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Maria. (c) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Maria.
20. 20.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
21. 21.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) a magic object
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
23. 23.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) front (b) door (c) knock
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is tired? (a) Sneha froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (b) Sneha could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (c) Sneha was tired.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Diya found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) Farhan found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (c) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Pooja?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) unkind (b) lazy (c) kind
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
30. 30.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Roll it into a ball.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) Who Took the Trophy? (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) Some Things That Happened
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
37. 37.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) the school garden (c) on Craft Day
38. 38.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) silly mix-ups (c) a magic object
39. 39.Which word rhymes with “fold”? (a) head (b) house (c) cold
40. 40.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A brown sparrow builds a nest (b) Diyas glow at night (c) Butterflies dance on the breeze

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