Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 668 · 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 lemonade:
   ___, cut a lemon in half.
   Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
   Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) his hill village (b) the vegetable market (c) the railway station
4. 4.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is hungry? (a) Simran’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door. (b) Simran gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Simran was hungry.
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is bored? (a) Aryan drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Aryan was bored. (c) Aryan laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   First, wet your toothbrush.
   ___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
8. 8.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) rude (c) lazy
9. 9.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I helped my father wash the car. (b) We helped our father wash the car. (c) Rohan helped his father wash the car.
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (b) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (c) Tara lit her diya on Diwali night.
13. 13.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a thud.” (a) bag (b) floor (c) thud
15. 15.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A bean seed does not sprout
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) creaky (b) groaned (c) stairs
19. 19.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
20. 20.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 muddy lane (c) the back yard
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (b) The batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
22. 22.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) surviving a storm or a flood
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
25. 25.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) hiss (c) quickly
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) Do not waste what you have. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) Maria wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (c) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) tired
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.” (a) bored (b) scared (c) cold
36. 36.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 sound word (c) it starts with a question
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) okay (b) cheeky (c) fine
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (b) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Simran lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) Zoya lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.

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