Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 900 · 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.Which strong verb could replace “cried” in this sentence?
   “The lost child cried until his mother found him.” (a) scrubbed (b) sobbed (c) sipped
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch.
3. 3.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ lion dozed in the shade.” (a) fine (b) sleepy (c) nice
5. 5.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) her building (b) the city fair (c) Nani’s orchard
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   A boy paddles a canoe through crocodile swamps to reach his village. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Peacock and the Sparrow (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) nice (b) creaky (c) good
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is angry? (a) Tenzin was angry. (b) Tears filled Tenzin’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Tenzin folded his arms and glared at his brother.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The box is found under the last seat
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ayaan (b) Tenzin (c) Maa
15. 15.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
16. 16.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A train is three hours late
18. 18.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Drop the seed in and cover it. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) hearing
20. 20.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the sports ground (b) his classroom (c) the railway station
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) juicy (b) fine (c) good
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) steaming
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
26. 26.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) silly (b) foolish (c) wise
30. 30.Which word rhymes with “mouse”? (a) swing (b) blouse (c) stay
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) The Late Train (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Mango Mystery
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon burst with a pop. (b) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (c) The thorns blew up the balloon again.
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) I miss my grandma so much, sobbed Rohan. (b) “I miss my grandma so much,” sobbed Rohan. (c) “I miss my grandma so much” sobbed Rohan.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Tenzin. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) made (b) chilli (c) fiery
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The train left the station at nine.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch

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