Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 850 · 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?
   “Yash’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) showing (b) telling
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
3. 3.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) clues to follow (c) exploring wild places
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Kunal (b) Manav (c) Sneha
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a clay pot:
   First, knead the clay until it is soft.
   ___, roll it into a ball.
   Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
   Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) Coach Iqbal (b) Manav (c) Neel
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Fatima?
   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) cheerful (b) greedy (c) unkind
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) dashed (b) did (c) ran
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The torn page is mended with tape
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 new school (b) the school bus (c) the garden shed
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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 (b) Sahil (c) Maria
14. 14.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill.
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) puffy
16. 16.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one warm evening (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one bright morning
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    ___, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) roar (b) kind (c) table
19. 19.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
20. 20.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) on bake sale day (c) her building
21. 21.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) greedy (b) calm (c) rude
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) Homework is left at home
24. 24.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a cat (b) pakoras in hot oil (c) a jump into a pool
25. 25.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Zoya shared her umbrella with a friend.” (a) first person (b) third person
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) a lane in Kochi (b) the music school (c) Nani’s orchard
27. 27.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The leaking tap went ___ in the dark.” (a) drip (b) crunch (c) crackle
28. 28.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
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Yash (b) Pema (c) Kabir
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Pooja. (b) Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock, giggled Pooja. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Pooja.
31. 31.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) careless (b) unkind (c) sensible
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kavya (b) Arjun (c) Imran
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
36. 36.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) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is cold? (a) Neel was cold. (b) Neel gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Neel shivered and stamped his feet in the snow.

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