Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 841 · 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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The road ate the ice cream. (b) The ice cream melted on the road. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
2. 2.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “octopus”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3
3. 3.What kind of story is this?
   A spell makes a lazy prince sleep until someone wishes him awake. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “That joke is so funny___” giggled Aryan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is bored? (a) Ananya dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (b) Ananya was bored. (c) Ananya sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
7. 7.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Slipped Chain
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) owl (b) speckled (c) hooted
10. 10.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) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
12. 12.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
13. 13.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Yash. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
15. 15.Which strong verb means “jumped high or far”? (a) shouted (b) tossed (c) leapt
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
17. 17.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Story About the Thing
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Arjun tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) They turned the big blue splash into a lake.
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) squeaked (b) polished (c) floor
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
24. 24.Which strong verb means “took a very quick look”? (a) scrubbed (b) glanced (c) staggered
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kite danced in the sky.” (a) colourful (b) good (c) fine
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I decorated my cake with cherries. (b) Ananya decorated her cake with cherries. (c) Ishaan decorated his cake with cherries.
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) kind (c) buzz
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
30. 30.Read the story. When 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) after the lunch bell (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one spring morning
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is angry? (a) Farhan was angry. (b) Farhan threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (c) Farhan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) blooming (b) fine (c) okay
33. 33.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one cloudy evening (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one windy afternoon
35. 35.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Missing Tiffin
36. 36.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Lost at the Fair (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
37. 37.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The motorbike went ___ down the road.” (a) vroom (b) hoot (c) croak
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Manav’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) hungry (b) sad (c) tired
40. 40.Which word rhymes with “house”? (a) moon (b) cat (c) mouse

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