Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 910 · 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 ___ lion dozed in the shade.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) sleepy
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Diya (b) Mr Reddy (c) Imran
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
   “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) stared (b) giggled (c) wandered
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Pooja’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.” (a) cold (b) scared (c) bored
6. 6.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Ishaan’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) happy
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Simran froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) sad (b) bored (c) scared
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) pricked (b) cactus (c) spiky
10. 10.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) Big drops of rain began to fall.
12. 12.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Give the card to your friend.
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The microphone stops working before her song (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
14. 14.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) the jackal (b) the snake (c) the little goat
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
17. 17.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
18. 18.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) dashed (b) tumbled (c) muttered
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
20. 20.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) We fed our goldfish before school. (c) Sneha fed her goldfish before school.
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) the colony park (c) on Pongal morning
22. 22.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
23. 23.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She could not read the questions at all. (c) She answered most of the questions correctly.
24. 24.What makes the sound “clang”? (a) a steel plate falling (b) a snake (c) an owl
25. 25.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja cleaned her shoes for the parade. (b) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (c) Diya cleaned her shoes for the parade.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
33. 33.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Sneha opened her lunch box and smiled. (b) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
34. 34.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) Upside-Down Grandpa
35. 35.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
36. 36.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets. (c) Priya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets.
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ms Gill (b) Aryan (c) Arjun
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill.
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
    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) unkind (b) greedy (c) caring
40. 40.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) cake – snake (b) well – snake (c) cake – run

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