Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 748 · 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.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   Then, rub soap all over them.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   ___, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Officer Kaur (b) Kabir (c) Vihaan
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aisha flew her kite from the rooftop.” (a) third person (b) first person
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) stole (b) monkey (c) cheeky
10. 10.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sneha laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) telling (b) showing
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Kabir cycled to the market with his cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) We cycled to the market with our cousin.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) The window is opened to let it out
14. 14.What kind of story is this?
    A magic seed grows a ladder of flowers up to the fairy kingdom. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is bored? (a) Simran hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Simran was bored. (c) Simran drummed her fingers and stared at the clock.
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) third person (b) first person
18. 18.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The raindrops went pitter-patter on the roof.” (a) raindrops (b) roof (c) pitter-patter
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost calf ___ through the fields.” (a) walked (b) wandered (c) came
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My sandcastle got washed away,” sobbed Manav. (b) “My sandcastle got washed away” sobbed Manav. (c) “My sandcastle got washed away”, sobbed Manav.
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Maria (b) Ms Gill (c) Kabir
23. 23.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) clues to follow (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) brave escapes from danger
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the washroom (b) the garden shed (c) his classroom
25. 25.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) chirp (c) happy
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Fatima. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Never practise before the show.
28. 28.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the exam has begun___” whispered Pooja. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) puffy (b) nice (c) okay
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one misty dawn (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one foggy morning
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
36. 36.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
37. 37.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is angry? (a) Neel was angry. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Neel’s cheek. (c) Neel threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”

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