Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 686 · 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.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
2. 2.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Rohan froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) telling (b) showing
3. 3.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) neigh (b) meow (c) hiss
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Vihaan. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
6. 6.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) lazy (b) selfish (c) clever
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) her grandpa’s flat (b) the school bus (c) the school gate
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Zoya. (b) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Zoya. (c) Come back here, Moti! shouted Zoya.
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the bakery (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) one summer holiday
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) came (b) fell (c) plunged
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    ___, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) good (b) fine (c) speckled
14. 14.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Diya ___ her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) made (b) clutched (c) held
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
16. 16.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Find the books for each class.
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (b) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake, whispered Kabir. (b) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake,” whispered Kabir. (c) “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake”, whispered Kabir.
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) leapt (b) jumped (c) made
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Imran (b) Farhan (c) Mr Iyer
22. 22.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Dev (b) Tanmay (c) Gita
23. 23.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “sun”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Das (b) Meera (c) Rohan
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
26. 26.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) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) A Puppy in the Storm
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
30. 30.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) flat (c) round
32. 32.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kavya brushed her teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) fine (b) sticky (c) nice
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
35. 35.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) on a long car trip (c) the school hall
36. 36.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) twisted (b) narrow (c) road
38. 38.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) kind (c) drip
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Vihaan (b) Tenzin (c) Diya
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is sad? (a) Ishaan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Ishaan was sad. (c) Ishaan’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.

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