Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 730 · 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 bake a cake:
   First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) good (b) rough (c) fine
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
   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. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) selfish (b) rude (c) brave
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) Lost at the Fair
5. 5.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is angry? (a) Manav was angry. (b) Manav folded his arms and glared at his brother. (c) Manav sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
9. 9.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Aarav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Arjun found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) Tara found a shell and kept it in her pocket.
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) on competition day (b) on a Wednesday evening (c) one windy afternoon
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I fed my goldfish before school.” (a) first person (b) third person
15. 15.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Imran. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
17. 17.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Arjun (b) Fatima (c) Dadi
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He closed his eyes to read better. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He put on his reading glasses.
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) one bright morning (b) one windy afternoon (c) on Science Day
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aisha counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) scared (b) hungry (c) bored
25. 25.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) one bright morning (b) on a Wednesday evening (c) one hot afternoon
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Arjun beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) angry (b) scared (c) happy
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) the beach (b) the school garden (c) the vegetable market
28. 28.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) the art room (b) the wedding hall (c) the music school
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Day When Something Happened
31. 31.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Maria found a shell and kept it in her pocket.” (a) first person (b) third person
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Farhan (b) Zubin (c) Pooja
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
35. 35.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Zoya (b) Lakshmi (c) Vihaan
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crowded market buzzed with voices.” (a) crowded (b) market (c) buzzed
39. 39.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) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (b) Riya rode her new bicycle round the block. (c) Farhan rode his new bicycle round the block.

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