Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 757 · 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 word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) meow (c) gentle
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on competition day (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) the hill road
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (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 line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
7. 7.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) horse (b) stable (c) neigh
10. 10.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 sports ground (b) the highway (c) the playground
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) scrubbed (b) crept (c) fluttered
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Manav?
    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. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) rude (b) careless (c) quick-thinking
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is tired? (a) Yash was tired. (b) Yash could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Yash’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) knock (c) quickly
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The Dry Well (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Tara. (b) “Stop that runaway goat”! shouted Tara. (c) Stop that runaway goat! shouted Tara.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I lost my pencil box on the bus. (b) We lost our pencil box on the bus. (c) Meera lost her pencil box on the bus.
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The shoes are swapped back (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A bean seed does not sprout
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
24. 24.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Yash packed his bag for the school trip. (c) Kavya packed her bag for the school trip.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A board held up blocks the wind
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) Two Monkeys and a Mango (c) The Little Eagle
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Aarav (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    ___, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (b) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard. (c) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear.
31. 31.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
32. 32.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) lion (b) mighty (c) roar
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Bose (b) Tenzin (c) Meher
37. 37.What makes the sound “cock-a-doodle-doo”? (a) a rooster (b) thunder (c) a camera
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) giant (b) grumpy (c) snored
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi stamped her foot and slammed the door.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.

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