Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 761 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as snow” (a) black (b) noisy (c) white
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
3. 3.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
4. 4.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) selfish (b) brave (c) unkind
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
6. 6.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
7. 7.Which word rhymes with “house”? (a) rake (b) mouse (c) ring
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) her building (b) the school garden (c) the hill road
12. 12.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    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) greedy (b) creative (c) careless
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
15. 15.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
16. 16.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
17. 17.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) Pooja finished her jigsaw puzzle at last.
18. 18.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party___” whispered Joseph. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
19. 19.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
20. 20.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Tara. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
22. 22.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) cold
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Maria (b) Isha (c) Diya
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
25. 25.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “mango”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
26. 26.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
28. 28.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Stop that runaway goat! shouted Ishaan. (b) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Ishaan. (c) “Stop that runaway goat”! shouted Ishaan.
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one busy morning (b) on competition day (c) early one Saturday
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) cuddly (b) fine (c) nice
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Simran forgot her umbrella on a rainy day. (a) She stayed dry in the heavy rain. (b) The rain stopped to wait for her. (c) She got wet on the way home.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem in 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 seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) This Is My Story (c) A Puppy in the Storm
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
37. 37.What kind of story is this?
    A girl journeys deep into the Sundarbans to rescue a tiger cub. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Joseph (b) Priya (c) Kunal
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) feathery
40. 40.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.

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