Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 663 · 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 fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the swan (b) the crow (c) the lion
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one warm evening (b) on Craft Day (c) one breezy evening
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on the first day of school (b) on a hot summer night (c) one windy afternoon
6. 6.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
9. 9.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
11. 11.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Rafting Down the Wild River (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Farhan helped his father wash the car.” (a) first person (b) third person
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
14. 14.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Pooja (b) Joseph (c) Kavya
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a cow (b) a sheep (c) a jump into a pool
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The village well has dried up (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
21. 21.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Broken Swing
22. 22.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Mangoes in the sun” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
23. 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
29. 29.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “monkey”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Help others and they will help you. (b) Do not show off. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Moti (b) Ananya (c) Kavya
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
34. 34.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rub soap all over them.
35. 35.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
36. 36.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Craft Day (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) her balcony
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “teacher”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Do not be jealous of others. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Do not make fun of others.
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.

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