Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 736 · 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) Priya decorated her cake with cherries. (b) I decorated my cake with cherries. (c) Sneha decorated her cake with cherries.
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Where did you put my blue pencil?” ___ Joseph. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
8. 8.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Stick the edges with tape. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one windy afternoon (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) the wedding hall
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) the school bus (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
12. 12.Read the story. Where 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) his hill village (b) the village pond (c) the playground
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.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) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) cactus (b) pricked (c) spiky
16. 16.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (b) Hot chai in a cup (c) Cool rain falls on dusty roads
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) good (b) okay (c) foaming
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
19. 19.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 wrong name is written on a cake (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (c) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Shy Singer (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aditi (b) Farhan (c) Sid
26. 26.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Snake in the Shed
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav lost his pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Sahil (b) Ananya (c) Pixie
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
34. 34.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The busy market was a beehive.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
38. 38.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) bored
39. 39.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Monsoon clouds roll in (b) Rain taps on the roof (c) Grandma hums an old sweet song
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) muddy (b) pond (c) had

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