Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 696 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.What kind of story is this?
   The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is sad? (a) Aryan folded his arms and glared at his brother. (b) Aryan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (c) Aryan was sad.
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The sparrows chirp on my window sill.” (a) sparrows (b) chirp (c) window
5. 5.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the rooster (b) the hen (c) the snake
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
11. 11.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Manav flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) Pooja flew her kite from the rooftop.
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Cat Who Said Sorry
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
15. 15.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Grandma hums an old sweet song (b) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (c) Kites dance in the sky
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aarav (b) Saanvi (c) Grandpa
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Zoya. (b) Stop that runaway goat! shouted Zoya. (c) “Stop that runaway goat”! shouted Zoya.
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is sad? (a) Kavya kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (b) Kavya was sad. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Kavya’s cheek.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    Then, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
21. 21.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) yellow (c) croak
22. 22.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) Meera cycled to the market with her cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rusty bus rattled down the road.” (a) rattled (b) bus (c) rusty
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
26. 26.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Mango Mystery
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the railway station (b) the bakery (c) his hill village
28. 28.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a sneeze (b) a sparrow (c) a cat
29. 29.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “cucumber”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
30. 30.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a cow (b) raindrops (c) a leaking tap
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We brushed our teeth and went to bed. (b) I brushed my teeth and went to bed. (c) Arjun brushed his teeth and went to bed.
33. 33.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
34. 34.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
36. 36.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) on a crowded evening (c) the railway station
37. 37.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 car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
39. 39.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Arjun finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally

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