Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 858 · 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 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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the vegetable market (b) his classroom (c) the back yard
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The shoes are swapped back
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
5. 5.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Joseph flew his kite from the rooftop. (b) Kabir flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) I flew my kite from the rooftop.
6. 6.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) Upside-Down Grandpa
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Your silly face makes me laugh___” giggled Tara. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cross the road:
   First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
   Then, look right, left and right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   ___, walk straight across the road. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
10. 10.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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle became shorter and shorter. (b) The candle began to whistle. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) nice (b) blooming (c) good
15. 15.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Put the can back in its place.
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) adventure story
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Leaky Boat
18. 18.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue” asked Tara. (b) Why is the sky blue? asked Tara. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Tara.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
21. 21.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write your letter on a sheet of paper.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
23. 23.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) a dangerous journey (c) a puzzle to solve
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) The river dried up the next day. (b) Fish walked out of the river. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
25. 25.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) whoosh (c) garden
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) a new school (b) on Craft Day (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
28. 28.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “We heard a loud ___ at the front door.” (a) knock (b) chirp (c) click
29. 29.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Nani’s orchard (b) his hill village (c) the backwaters
30. 30.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, we are in the library___” whispered Sahil. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
31. 31.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Vihaan fed his goldfish before school. (c) We fed our goldfish before school.
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Tenzin (b) Zoya (c) Meera
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is cold? (a) Yash was cold. (b) Yash’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Yash grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
35. 35.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) threw (b) tossed (c) went
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
38. 38.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) wind (b) howled (c) icy
40. 40.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Pooja’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) showing (b) telling

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