Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 947 · 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 sound word fits the gap?
   “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) buzz (b) roar (c) whoosh
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
3. 3.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
4. 4.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Simran lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) Kavya lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Kabir hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) bored (b) scared (c) happy
6. 6.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Drop it in the post box. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
7. 7.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Float your boat in a puddle. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is angry? (a) Arjun was angry. (b) Arjun’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (c) Arjun rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
9. 9.Which strong verb means “flew high in the sky”? (a) soared (b) whispered (c) slammed
10. 10.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) snake – smell (b) snake – rake (c) sing – rake
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) ate (b) gobbled (c) got
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ayaan (b) Maa (c) Joseph
13. 13.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) an evil spell to break
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) nibbled (b) gobbled (c) crept
15. 15.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Little Eagle
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pitter-patter (b) gentle (c) chair
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (c) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried.
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crispy (b) dosa (c) crackled
20. 20.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) one busy morning (b) one Monday morning (c) on a festive night
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
24. 24.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) calm (b) greedy (c) rude
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) sad (b) hungry (c) angry
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Lost Yak (c) A Day When Something Happened
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) shut (c) got
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) nice (b) good (c) muddy
29. 29.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
30. 30.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose___” giggled Aryan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
31. 31.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Make a hole with your finger. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Sandcastle
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Riya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) tired (b) sad (c) happy
34. 34.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) Sneha (c) Joseph
35. 35.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The steel plate hit the stone floor with a clang.” (a) plate (b) clang (c) stone
36. 36.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Farhan (b) Mr Khan (c) Aryan
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which word rhymes with “fish”? (a) bed (b) wish (c) look
39. 39.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The kite string tugs at my hand (b) The temple bells ring softly (c) Stars blink one by one
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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