Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 734 · 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.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) Fatima found a shell and kept it in her pocket.
2. 2.Which strong verb could replace “moved” in this sentence?
   “The baby moved across the carpet to her toy.” (a) munched (b) crawled (c) giggled
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
4. 4.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) clang (c) window
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
8. 8.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
10. 10.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Farhan (b) Kavya (c) Mr Khan
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
12. 12.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the baby is sleeping___” whispered Neel. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
13. 13.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Did you know our school has a secret door? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
14. 14.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Saanvi (b) Ishaan (c) Grandpa
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) pond (b) had (c) muddy
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Ananya (b) Priya (c) Imran
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    A secret code on the back of a photo leads to a hidden key. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
22. 22.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Fallen Sparrow
24. 24.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) night – sing (b) king – sing (c) king – one
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
26. 26.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) one warm evening (b) one bright morning (c) one foggy morning
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) She could not read the questions at all. (b) Her pencil did the test for her. (c) She answered most of the questions correctly.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
29. 29.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel was cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) Her train was three hours late.
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) the town hall (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    A wicked spell turns a princess into a parrot until a kind boy frees her. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
36. 36.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (b) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Priya (b) Yash (c) Uncle Ravi
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) nice (c) good
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.

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