Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 797 · 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 showing or telling?
   “Sneha’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) telling (b) showing
2. 2.What kind of story is this?
   Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
3. 3.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
5. 5.Read the story. Where 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) the vegetable market (b) her flat in Pune (c) the colony park
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Duck and the Hen (b) The Hasty Squirrel (c) The Sparrows’ Nest
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Saanvi gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) scared
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The children chattered like a flock of parrots.
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) nice (b) stale (c) fine
10. 10.Which word rhymes with “boat”? (a) old (b) fun (c) note
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Kavya. (b) Watch out for that car! shouted Kavya. (c) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Kavya.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) fine (b) shimmering (c) okay
15. 15.Which strong verb means “cleaned by rubbing hard”? (a) raced (b) hurled (c) scrubbed
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
17. 17.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Rohan wrapped his gift in shiny paper.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart.
19. 19.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
20. 20.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) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the playground (b) the school hall (c) the beach
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Riya?
    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) selfish (b) lazy (c) polite
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ishaan (b) Neel (c) Lakshmi
26. 26.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Mangoes in the sun” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
27. 27.What makes the sound “slurp”? (a) a lion (b) a dog (c) a noisy drinker
28. 28.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Cookie Stall
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
30. 30.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Seven Magic Wishes (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
31. 31.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) car (b) zoomed (c) sleek
33. 33.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 windy afternoon (b) one misty dawn (c) one breezy evening
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) Grandma hums an old sweet song (c) Paper boats sail down the drain
36. 36.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Hot chai in a cup” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Meera licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) cold (b) angry (c) hungry
38. 38.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) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
39. 39.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Dev. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Tenzin. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered

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