Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 871 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) twisted (b) road (c) narrow
4. 4.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 playground (b) the garden shed (c) his classroom
5. 5.Which strong verb means “held on tightly”? (a) nibbled (b) clutched (c) staggered
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
7. 7.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The cow gave a long moo from the shed.” (a) shed (b) cow (c) moo
8. 8.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Arjun (b) Pixie (c) Simran
9. 9.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bread – rain (b) moon – shed (c) bread – shed
10. 10.Read the story. When 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) one warm evening (b) one bright morning (c) on a crowded evening
11. 11.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car” shouted Manav. (b) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Manav. (c) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Manav.
12. 12.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
13. 13.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) brave escapes from danger (c) fairies, giants or dragons
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Nisha. (b) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Nisha. (c) Shh, we are in the library, whispered Nisha.
15. 15.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Watch out for that car___” shouted Manav. (a) a question mark (?) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a full stop (.)
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Your silly face makes me laugh” giggled Rohan. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Rohan. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Rohan.
17. 17.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I decorated my cake with cherries. (b) We decorated our cake with cherries. (c) Meera decorated her cake with cherries.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A boy gets lost in a big crowd” (a) Lost at the Fair (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Dry Well
23. 23.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
25. 25.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) This Is My Story (c) The Fallen Sparrow
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) table (c) hoot
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane.
29. 29.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Rub soap all over them.
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Meera?
    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) careless (b) generous (c) greedy
33. 33.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
36. 36.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Pooja tied her shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is hungry? (a) Ananya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (b) Ananya was hungry. (c) Ananya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Rahul (b) Joseph (c) Simran
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aunt Lata (b) Fatima (c) Zoya
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock___” giggled Tara. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)

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