Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 754 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to pack a school bag:
   First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
   Then, find the books for each class.
   ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
   Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cook rice:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
   ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) spoke (c) made
6. 6.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) the cow (b) the sparrow (c) the peacock
7. 7.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Pongal morning (b) the music room (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
8. 8.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball”! shouted Farhan. (b) “Catch the ball!” shouted Farhan. (c) “Catch the ball” shouted Farhan.
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy”, sobbed Aisha. (b) I have lost my favourite teddy, sobbed Aisha. (c) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Aisha.
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) window (c) mango
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
13. 13.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) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Tenzin (b) Uncle Jacob (c) Riya
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Missing Tiffin (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Broken Swing
16. 16.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha felt very happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ms Fernandes (b) Dev (c) Arjun
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Lost Earring
19. 19.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
21. 21.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) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Late Train (c) The Fallen Sparrow
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.
25. 25.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens locked the gate themselves. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
27. 27.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Boil water in a pan.
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) gobbled (b) made (c) ate
29. 29.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.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
30. 30.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) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
31. 31.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) short (b) round (c) tall
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) thunder (b) shook (c) booming
33. 33.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil?” ___ Ishaan. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
34. 34.What kind of story is this?
    Mountain climbers race to reach the top before the snow storm. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
35. 35.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) Help others and they will help you. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose” giggled Sneha. (b) Hee hee, that clown has a red nose, giggled Sneha. (c) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” giggled Sneha.
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
38. 38.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) looked (b) did (c) glanced
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass broke into many pieces. (b) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (c) The glass turned into a mango.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.

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