Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 702 · 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 sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) good (b) fine (c) shaggy
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) A Day When Something Happened
5. 5.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) book – float (b) car – cook (c) book – cook
6. 6.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Rohan (b) Aarav (c) Uncle Ravi
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Farhan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) hungry
10. 10.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 a Friday afternoon (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one windy afternoon
11. 11.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (b) Manav rode his new bicycle round the block. (c) I rode my new bicycle round the block.
13. 13.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) chair (c) clang
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is scared? (a) Farhan was scared. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Farhan’s cheek. (c) Farhan’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 blue splash is turned into a lake (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
17. 17.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Kavya packed her bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
19. 19.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a festive night (b) on her birthday morning (c) one stormy night
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Nisha (b) Meera (c) Coach Iqbal
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is angry? (a) Sneha was angry. (b) Sneha folded her arms and glared at her brother. (c) Tears filled Sneha’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is hungry? (a) Fatima’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Fatima hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (c) Fatima was hungry.
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) ding-dong (c) boom
25. 25.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is sad? (a) Ananya’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists. (b) Ananya was sad. (c) Tears filled Ananya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The baby laughs at the moon (b) A tiny snail climbs the wall (c) Kites dance in the sky
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) sleepy (b) dozed (c) lion
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Where do lost socks really go? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A lift stops between two floors (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) The alarm button brings help
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
34. 34.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Green parrots chatter all day (b) Waves kiss the warm sand (c) Bees hum near the pond
35. 35.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
37. 37.What kind of story is this?
    A wizard’s magic carpet carries a shepherd girl to a giant’s palace. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
38. 38.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) train – snake (b) lake – snake (c) lake – ring
39. 39.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First

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