Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 887 · 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 word best describes Saanvi?
   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) greedy (b) helpful (c) careless
2. 2.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (b) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (c) Diya cycled to the market with her cousin.
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
4. 4.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
5. 5.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the school gate (b) the art room (c) the vegetable market
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
7. 7.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) knee – plain (b) rain – gold (c) rain – plain
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
9. 9.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) clues to follow (b) a magic object (c) an evil spell to break
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) happy
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Slipped Chain
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the garden shed (b) the hill road (c) his hill village
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake___” whispered Priya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
15. 15.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) shimmering (b) good (c) okay
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
20. 20.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) The Cave Explorers
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
22. 22.What makes the sound “woof”? (a) a campfire (b) a dog (c) a microwave
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) during a dry summer (b) after the lunch bell (c) on Annual Day
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (c) A small green shoot came up.
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kavya was really angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem 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 is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Homework is left at home
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is tired? (a) Aryan was tired. (b) Aryan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Aryan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) rickety (b) fine (c) good
33. 33.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The rooster crowed cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) rooster (c) dawn
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) peacock (b) spread (c) shimmering
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat___” giggled Farhan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
37. 37.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
    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) creative (b) rude (c) lazy
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
39. 39.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Shout every single word.

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