Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 946 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
3. 3.Which word fits the gap best?
   “My kite is torn to pieces,” ___ Fatima. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
4. 4.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Spread butter on each slice.
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) Homework is left at home (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   Every night a strange tapping comes from the empty room. Who is there? (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
8. 8.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
10. 10.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.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
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) The box is found under the last seat (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The microphone stops working before her song
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    ___, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Have you ever met a goat that could read? (b) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (c) My story is about a day at school.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kite danced in the sky.” (a) good (b) nice (c) colourful
18. 18.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan lit his diya on Diwali night. (b) Fatima lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
20. 20.Which word rhymes with “bee”? (a) sky (b) rake (c) knee
21. 21.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat___” giggled Pooja. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
23. 23.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tenzin rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) sad
26. 26.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Yash (b) Appa (c) Meera
27. 27.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) sipped (b) scribbled (c) trudged
28. 28.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I counted the coins in my piggy bank. (b) We counted the coins in our piggy bank. (c) Manav counted the coins in his piggy bank.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Riya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
32. 32.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) The Vanishing Cricket Bat (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
33. 33.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) sipped (b) crept (c) grabbed
34. 34.Which strong verb means “chewed with a crunching noise”? (a) munched (b) scribbled (c) plunged
35. 35.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Simran counted the coins in her piggy bank. (b) Priya counted the coins in her piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Story About the Thing
38. 38.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) angry
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) tumbled (b) sipped (c) munched

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