Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 88 · 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. When does it take place?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) on a hot summer night (b) on a long car trip (c) on a Tuesday evening
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “That joke is so funny,” giggled Tenzin. (b) “That joke is so funny”, giggled Tenzin. (c) That joke is so funny, giggled Tenzin.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Hee hee, stop tickling me___” giggled Sneha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
5. 5.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
6. 6.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Old Grandpa naps in the shade” (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6
7. 7.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
8. 8.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fog – frog (b) fog – kite (c) fish – frog
9. 9.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “A brown sparrow builds a nest” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Dry Well
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Duck and the Hen
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Snake in the Shed
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) feathery (b) nice (c) okay
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
18. 18.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
19. 19.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The Dry Well (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is bored? (a) Priya was bored. (b) Priya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (c) Priya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.
22. 22.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) Across the Desert by Camel
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Diya?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) rude (b) kind (c) greedy
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Manav. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
27. 27.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Hot chai in a cup” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
28. 28.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (b) A tiny snail climbs the wall (c) The old banyan tree
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Catch the ball! shouted Simran. (b) “Catch the ball”! shouted Simran. (c) “Catch the ball!” shouted Simran.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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) greedy (b) unkind (c) calm
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) smell
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) the village pond (b) her flat in Pune (c) the school library
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Run, the bus is leaving!” shouted Tenzin. (b) “Run, the bus is leaving” shouted Tenzin. (c) Run, the bus is leaving! shouted Tenzin.
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Where do lost socks really go? (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 (b) early one Saturday (c) one hot afternoon

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