Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 739 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble the most important words.
3. 3.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) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) His comics went to school for him. (b) He was sleepy the next morning. (c) He woke up fresh at five o’clock.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “What time does the train leave?” ___ Dev. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
17. 17.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tiger”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Sandcastle
19. 19.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Silent Microphone
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Good manners win friends.
21. 21.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a detective or suspects (c) brave escapes from danger
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
24. 24.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) fairies, giants or dragons
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Simran’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) tired
26. 26.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
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Ishaan ___ a phone number on his hand.” (a) wrote (b) went (c) scribbled
29. 29.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a sneeze (b) a clock (c) a heavy bag falling
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
31. 31.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Leaky Boat
32. 32.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The water was as clear as glass. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) on Sports Day (b) one spring afternoon (c) one busy morning
34. 34.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) Do not waste what you have. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Think before you speak.
35. 35.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 bakery (c) her building
36. 36.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) hoot (c) garden
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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) rude (b) calm (c) careless
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses

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