Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 825 · 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. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
2. 2.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 basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
3. 3.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) cheeky (b) fine (c) nice
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Vihaan?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) unkind (b) sensible (c) lazy
7. 7.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Grandma hums an old sweet song (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) Waves kiss the warm sand
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   ___, rub soap all over them.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
9. 9.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The pigs oink in the muddy farmyard.” (a) pigs (b) oink (c) muddy
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
11. 11.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
12. 12.Which word rhymes with “cake”? (a) bun (b) snake (c) swish
13. 13.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “garden”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
14. 14.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
15. 15.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A new girl has no friends at lunch (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
16. 16.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) the backwaters
17. 17.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) well – smell (b) float – smell (c) well – swing
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The Torn Page (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Broken Swing
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
21. 21.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) hoot (c) mango
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) lit (c) dazzling
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) rusty (b) nice (c) fine
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
27. 27.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ elephant stomped across the river.” (a) enormous (b) good (c) nice
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) nice (b) good (c) polished
29. 29.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) scraped (b) rough (c) rope
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) reflected (b) glassy (c) lake
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
33. 33.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The moon, round and white (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) Soft snow on the hills
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one hot afternoon (b) the school hall (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
36. 36.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Children splash in muddy lanes” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is happy? (a) Arjun froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (b) Arjun laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Arjun was happy.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is tired? (a) Manav was tired. (b) Manav could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Manav gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.
40. 40.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First

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