Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 803 · 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 sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
2. 2.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Ishaan (b) Arjun (c) Aunt Lata
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Nisha. (b) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Nisha. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Nisha.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) muttered (b) gobbled (c) tossed
6. 6.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I shared my umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
8. 8.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Clouds drift past the hill” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
9. 9.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) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A bean seed does not sprout
10. 10.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Bees hum near the pond (b) My kitten sleeps in the sun (c) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Meera finished her jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) Diya finished her jigsaw puzzle at last.
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) spoke (c) made
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
16. 16.Which word rhymes with “bright”? (a) light (b) fold (c) run
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Vihaan counted the coins in his piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Watch out for that car!” ___ Aarav. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Joseph (b) Ms Fernandes (c) Nisha
21. 21.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) The Cave Explorers
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
23. 23.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
24. 24.What makes the sound “honk”? (a) a car horn (b) the wind (c) thunder
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Her train was three hours late. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
26. 26.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face.
27. 27.What kind of story is this?
    The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
28. 28.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) ring – wing (b) ring – knee (c) pie – wing
29. 29.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aryan (b) Advik (c) Tanvi
30. 30.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Walk straight across the road. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
31. 31.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (b) Across the Desert by Camel (c) Ten Giggling Goats
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) on a Tuesday evening (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) on bake sale day
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
36. 36.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) a magic object (c) brave escapes from danger
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) ate (c) came
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is tired? (a) Sahil was tired. (b) Sahil could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Sahil threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”
40. 40.Which word rhymes with “bun”? (a) stay (b) star (c) sun

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