Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 93 · 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.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Roll it into a ball.
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Late Train (c) A Puppy in the Storm
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
5. 5.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Where do lost socks really go? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) Dad is a walking dictionary. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The clay cup felt hot in my hands.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) A true friend helps in times of need.
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
10. 10.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
11. 11.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Snowflakes land on my warm nose” (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 8
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) good (b) fluffy (c) nice
15. 15.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) fine (b) good (c) narrow
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The pakoras ___ in the hot oil.” (a) sizzle (b) splash (c) oink
17. 17.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Boil water in a pan. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one spring afternoon (b) on a hot summer night (c) on Craft Day
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) his classroom (b) the vegetable market (c) the school gate
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
21. 21.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Manav (b) Mr Khan (c) Aisha
22. 22.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    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) careless (b) sensible (c) rude
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Nisha hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) bored (b) happy (c) sad
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (b) We tied our shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Aryan tied his shoelaces and ran outside.
25. 25.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The moon, round and white (b) Clouds drift past the hill (c) The baby laughs at the moon
26. 26.Which word rhymes with “bright”? (a) bee (b) took (c) light
27. 27.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Day When Something Happened
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    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) lazy (b) calm (c) unkind
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ms Fernandes (b) Neel (c) Priya
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Story About the Thing (c) A Friend at Lunch
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Story About the Thing
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) mangoes (b) filled (c) juicy
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First

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