Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 74 · 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 written in first person or third person?
   “Ishaan cycled to the market with his cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
2. 2.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) silly mix-ups (c) an evil spell to break
3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Run, the bus is leaving”! shouted Kavya. (b) “Run, the bus is leaving!” shouted Kavya. (c) Run, the bus is leaving! shouted Kavya.
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
6. 6.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran pushed his little sister on the swing. (b) Manav pushed his little sister on the swing. (c) I pushed my little sister on the swing.
8. 8.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) giggled (b) gulped (c) tumbled
9. 9.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) lazy (b) unkind (c) brave
10. 10.Which strong verb means “jumped high or far”? (a) blazed (b) shouted (c) leapt
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
12. 12.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight.
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 bakery (b) her balcony (c) the highway
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) dazzling (b) fireworks (c) lit
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sneha found a shell and kept it in her pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) Simran found a shell and kept it in her pocket.
18. 18.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Rohan. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 school hall (b) the town hall (c) a lane in Kochi
23. 23.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) roar (b) pop (c) hiss
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toast popped up warm and brown. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The bread came out frozen.
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Mrs Rao (c) Sneha
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) happy (b) scared (c) angry
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Squirrel’s Store
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
31. 31.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) What time does the train leave? asked Riya. (b) “What time does the train leave”? asked Riya. (c) “What time does the train leave?” asked Riya.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) sizzle (c) slowly
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
34. 34.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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away.
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) made (b) chilli (c) fiery
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Why is the sky blue? asked Yash. (b) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Yash. (c) “Why is the sky blue” asked Yash.
37. 37.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
39. 39.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard

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