Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 70 · 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 take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
2. 2.Which word fits the gap best?
   “That joke is so funny,” ___ Meera. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
3. 3.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Joseph. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   Then, rub soap all over them.
   ___, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
10. 10.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) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Great Jungle Trek (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) The Giant’s Magic Flute
16. 16.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) Lost at the Fair (c) This Is My Story
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Slipped Chain
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) My story is about a day at school.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one Monday morning (b) the village square (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Zoya. (b) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Zoya. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Zoya.
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
26. 26.Which word rhymes with “tree”? (a) bold (b) knee (c) hat
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
28. 28.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) Lost at the Fair (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one foggy morning (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) on competition day
30. 30.What makes the sound “vroom”? (a) a motorbike (b) a microwave (c) a cow
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
33. 33.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the vegetable market (b) her balcony (c) the hill road
34. 34.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The lazy cow chews and chews (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) Hot chai in a cup
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Dry Well (c) The Leaky Boat
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) tickled (b) grass (c) feathery
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) good (b) sticky (c) nice
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on the first day of school (b) on competition day (c) one hot afternoon
40. 40.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a magic object (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) magic, spells or wishes

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