Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 732 · 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.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Sneha was really hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) Shadows in the Dark
3. 3.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Imran grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) cold (b) sad (c) happy
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a clay pot:
   First, knead the clay until it is soft.
   ___, roll it into a ball.
   Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
   Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
7. 7.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) made (b) fell (c) plunged
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Imran wrote a letter to his grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Your silly face makes me laugh___” giggled Farhan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
10. 10.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) good (b) fine (c) narrow
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Everyone sings along with her
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Zoya is angry? (a) Zoya was angry. (b) Zoya’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists. (c) Zoya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Diya. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
18. 18.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) cactus (b) pricked (c) spiky
20. 20.What makes the sound “drip”? (a) a camera (b) a horse (c) a leaking tap
21. 21.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The rooster crowed cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn.” (a) rooster (b) cock-a-doodle-doo (c) dawn
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) huge (b) loud (c) quiet
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle became shorter and shorter. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle began to whistle.
24. 24.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) exploring wild places (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) a detective or suspects
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) snake (b) slid (c) striped
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Diya beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) happy (b) bored (c) cold
30. 30.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Manav cycled to the market with his cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) one sunny morning (b) on Pongal morning (c) one rainy morning
35. 35.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) This Is My Story (c) The Torn Page
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Maria (b) Ananya (c) Kunal
37. 37.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Ishaan?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) hard-working (b) careless (c) rude
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.

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