Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 652 · 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 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
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “The dry leaves whisper” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Tara climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets.
5. 5.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Imran (b) Farhan (c) Aryan
6. 6.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) a magic object (c) characters doing daft things
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) calm (b) greedy (c) rude
9. 9.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) an evil spell to break (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) silly mix-ups
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Dry Well (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Mango Mystery
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Water flooded the low fields. (c) Fish walked out of the river.
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Aryan?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) rude (b) selfish (c) honest
15. 15.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We helped our father wash the car. (b) Yash helped his father wash the car. (c) I helped my father wash the car.
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Many hands make light work.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
21. 21.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) clues to follow (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) exploring wild places
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) Zoya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) Aarav climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the science fair (b) her balcony (c) the vegetable market
25. 25.Read the story. Which word best describes Priya?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) clever (b) greedy (c) lazy
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Diya?
    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) kind (b) lazy (c) selfish
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Priya counted the coins in her piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is happy? (a) Simran was happy. (b) Simran kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (c) Simran hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
30. 30.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) a puzzle to solve (c) silly mix-ups
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk turned sour. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
35. 35.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The old banyan tree (b) A cat on the wall (c) The baby laughs at the moon
36. 36.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) gulped (b) plunged (c) nibbled
37. 37.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) hoot (c) river
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Simran rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) tired (b) cold (c) happy

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