Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 942 · 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 ___ elephant stomped across the river.” (a) enormous (b) nice (c) good
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Dev ___ past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) walked (b) had (c) tiptoed
3. 3.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
4. 4.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the highway (b) one misty dawn (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
5. 5.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Lost Earring (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Kitten on the Roof
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make lemonade:
   First, cut a lemon in half.
   ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
   Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Aryan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wrap a present:
   ___, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
   Then, fold the paper around the gift.
   Next, stick the edges with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Lost Earring
11. 11.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
12. 12.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) a dangerous journey (c) a puzzle to solve
13. 13.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) exploring wild places (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) jokes that make you laugh
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Imran’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) scared (b) hungry (c) sad
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat wandered out into the lane. (b) The goat painted the gate blue. (c) The goat locked the gate behind it.
16. 16.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The steel plate hit the stone floor with a clang.” (a) clang (b) stone (c) plate
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) mystery story (b) funny story (c) adventure story
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Ananya (b) Kunal (c) Maria
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the tortoise (b) the tiger (c) the frog
23. 23.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (b) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (c) The Cave Explorers
24. 24.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.” (a) showing (b) telling
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gloomy cave echoed with our voices.” (a) cave (b) gloomy (c) echoed
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Bees hum near the pond (b) A green parrot sings (c) The wind plays with my long hair
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
28. 28.Which strong verb means “moved slowly and quietly”? (a) tossed (b) whispered (c) crept
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Riya helped her father wash the car.” (a) third person (b) first person
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fun – my (b) pie – kite (c) pie – my
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The new shoes shone like stars.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Saanvi. (a) a question mark (?) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a full stop (.)
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) shimmering (c) peacock
37. 37.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) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
38. 38.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
39. 39.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) magic, spells or wishes
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) giant (b) snored (c) grumpy

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