Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 811 · 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.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) the washroom (b) his classroom (c) her grandpa’s flat
3. 3.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) exploring wild places
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) boom (b) neigh (c) pop
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) Neel climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) got (b) threw (c) hurled
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Manav sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) sad
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Kavya (b) Imran (c) Ms Gill
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The alarm button brings help
14. 14.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
16. 16.What makes the sound “buzz”? (a) a cow (b) a bee (c) pakoras in hot oil
17. 17.What kind of story is this?
    A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Diya. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture” asked Diya. (c) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Diya.
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Slipped Chain
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (b) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) the hen (b) the horse (c) the duck
26. 26.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) The Great Jungle Trek
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
28. 28.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Children splash in muddy lanes (b) Kites dance in the sky (c) The puddles shine like mirrors
29. 29.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Let it cool, then cut a slice.
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The window is opened to let it out (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) squeaked (b) floor (c) polished
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is cold? (a) Neel’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Neel’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (c) Neel was cold.
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    A parrot copies the teacher and gives the whole class a silly holiday. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) adventure story
36. 36.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) Footprints in the Flour
37. 37.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
38. 38.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
39. 39.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) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) good (b) dazzling (c) nice

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids