Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 923 · 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 sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap”, whispered Pooja. (b) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” whispered Pooja. (c) “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap” whispered Pooja.
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
4. 4.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
5. 5.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
6. 6.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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
7. 7.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a cat (b) a steel plate falling (c) a car horn
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
9. 9.Which strong verb means “spoke in a low, grumpy voice”? (a) muttered (b) slammed (c) soared
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) sight
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tenzin (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is bored? (a) Kabir grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Kabir was bored. (c) Kabir drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) fine (b) sour (c) good
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
17. 17.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) A Friend at Lunch
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
23. 23.Read the story. Which word best describes Priya?
    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) greedy (b) clever (c) rude
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) the donkey (b) the elephant (c) the fox
25. 25.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The puddles shine like mirrors (b) Diyas glow at night (c) Hot pakoras on a plate
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (c) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) They put on the spare tyre together
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which word rhymes with “ring”? (a) sing (b) jar (c) run
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Do not show off. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    A giant lives in a castle of sugar high above the clouds. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
39. 39.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the village pond (b) The village well has dried up (c) one summer holiday
40. 40.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) the colony park (b) the washroom (c) the back yard

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