Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 659 · 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 story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aarav fed his goldfish before school.” (a) first person (b) third person
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) monsoon (b) croak (c) frogs
5. 5.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Muddy Uniform (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Flat Tyre
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library”, whispered Arjun. (b) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Arjun. (c) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Arjun.
10. 10.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) The wind plays with my long hair (c) Bees hum near the pond
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
14. 14.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Nisha fed her goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Riya fed her goldfish before school.
15. 15.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) a magic object (c) surviving a storm or a flood
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) clutched (b) held (c) went
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue” asked Sneha. (b) Why is the sky blue? asked Sneha. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Sneha.
18. 18.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Maria wrapped her gift in shiny paper.
19. 19.What kind of story is this?
    A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ms Fernandes (b) Zoya (c) Dev
21. 21.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) clues to follow (c) exploring wild places
22. 22.Which word rhymes with “old”? (a) swish (b) blouse (c) cold
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
24. 24.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Pooja. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) It rained all night in our town.
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Dev. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
28. 28.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) Escape from Crocodile River
29. 29.Which word rhymes with “dish”? (a) fish (b) run (c) bee
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) sleek
31. 31.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” ___ Maria. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toaster ate the bread. (b) The bread came out frozen. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
39. 39.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
40. 40.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) The Princess and the Spell

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