Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 718 · 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 a fruit salad:
   ___, wash the fruit.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) The Lost Yak (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) Every Drop Counts
3. 3.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Joseph was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
   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) friendly (b) selfish (c) greedy
5. 5.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
6. 6.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
7. 7.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) characters doing daft things (b) a magic object (c) a puzzle to solve
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Little Eagle
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
12. 12.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Shy Singer
13. 13.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 city fair (b) her building (c) the hill road
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) booming
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Fatima (b) Aunt Lata (c) Zoya
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Advik (b) Tanvi (c) Meera
18. 18.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Sneha’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) sad
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) okay (c) good
20. 20.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Joseph fed his goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) We fed our goldfish before school.
21. 21.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Saanvi counted the coins in her piggy bank. (b) I counted the coins in my piggy bank. (c) We counted the coins in our piggy bank.
22. 22.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) The Sandcastle
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The wrestler was as strong as an ox.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
25. 25.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) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd.
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tears filled Priya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor.” (a) showing (b) telling
30. 30.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) We fed our goldfish before school. (c) Manav fed his goldfish before school.
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Every Drop Counts (b) This Is My Story (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
32. 32.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
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is cold? (a) Kavya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Kavya shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (c) Kavya was cold.
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Farhan’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) cold
36. 36.Which strong verb means “took a very quick look”? (a) blazed (b) trudged (c) glanced
37. 37.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) swing – old (b) fold – old (c) fold – play
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Tenzin. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The little lamb gave a soft baa.” (a) lamb (b) soft (c) baa
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.

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