Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 908 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) sticky (b) fine (c) nice
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) tiptoed (b) walked (c) did
3. 3.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) snip (b) quack (c) beep
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is hungry? (a) Simran kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Simran was hungry. (c) Simran licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
6. 6.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Ask everyone to smile.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
8. 8.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Catch the ball___” shouted Manav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
9. 9.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
10. 10.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Waves kiss the warm sand (b) Snowflakes land on my warm nose (c) Peacocks spread their tails
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir felt very sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the railway station (b) the science fair (c) her grandpa’s flat
14. 14.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Mangoes in the sun” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) cold
16. 16.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
17. 17.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Priya (b) Grandpa (c) Nisha
18. 18.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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Saanvi packed her bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
20. 20.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) tall (c) roar
21. 21.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) far – bright (b) kite – fish (c) kite – bright
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Bear’s Promise
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Saanvi is hungry? (a) Saanvi was hungry. (b) Saanvi rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (c) Saanvi kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.
24. 24.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) blazed (b) soared (c) giggled
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) cold
26. 26.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
27. 27.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Simran sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) sad (b) bored (c) tired
30. 30.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 town hall (b) the village pond (c) the backwaters
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) The Torn Page (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Shy Singer
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Aarav. (b) May I borrow your eraser? asked Aarav. (c) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Aarav.
35. 35.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Pooja (b) Saanvi (c) Rocky
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Dad ___ the keys onto the table.” (a) tossed (b) threw (c) went
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The village well has dried up (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
    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) careless (b) selfish (c) friendly
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste

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