Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 909 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   The laddoos keep vanishing from the kitchen, and nobody knows who is taking them. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (b) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (c) The balloon burst with a pop.
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We hid our diary under the pillow. (b) Arjun hid his diary under the pillow. (c) I hid my diary under the pillow.
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is angry? (a) Ishaan grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Ishaan was angry. (c) Ishaan stamped his foot and slammed the door.
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a greeting card:
   First, fold a sheet of card in half.
   Then, draw a picture on the front.
   Next, write a message inside.
   ___, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock”, giggled Tara. (b) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock” giggled Tara. (c) “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock,” giggled Tara.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
9. 9.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Wet your toothbrush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) The ball turned into a balloon. (b) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (c) He stopped the ball with his gloves.
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Pooja tied her shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) got (b) drank (c) gulped
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class.
14. 14.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Look out, the shelf is falling”! shouted Simran. (b) Look out, the shelf is falling! shouted Simran. (c) “Look out, the shelf is falling!” shouted Simran.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 reached school just as the bell rang. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
18. 18.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
19. 19.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) filled (b) juicy (c) mangoes
21. 21.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quack (b) tall (c) slowly
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school hall (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) on a Friday afternoon
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) lemon (c) pull
25. 25.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
26. 26.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) a tall building (c) one busy morning
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (c) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle
30. 30.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) the garden shed (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the playground
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 shoes are swapped back (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
34. 34.Which word rhymes with “snake”? (a) one (b) house (c) cake
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
36. 36.Which strong verb means “cleaned by rubbing hard”? (a) scrubbed (b) wandered (c) scribbled
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “What time does the train leave___” asked Rohan. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Ananya. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Ananya. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Ananya.
39. 39.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Small friends can be a great help. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.

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