Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 948 · 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 a metaphor? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The playground was an oven in May. (c) The baby slept like a log.
2. 2.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Manav’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) scared (b) cold (c) angry
3. 3.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) clues to follow (c) jokes that make you laugh
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
6. 6.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Joseph kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) scared (c) happy
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to plant a seed:
   First, fill a small pot with soil.
   Then, make a hole with your finger.
   ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
   Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) grass (b) tickled (c) feathery
10. 10.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
11. 11.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (b) Put the rice and water in a pot. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) cheeky (b) monkey (c) stole
13. 13.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
14. 14.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Lost Earring (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Ball in the Pond
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The tired dog snored like a tractor. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The leaves turned brown and dry. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
18. 18.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lost our pencil box on the bus. (b) Simran lost her pencil box on the bus. (c) I lost my pencil box on the bus.
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the science fair (b) the village pond (c) the muddy lane
20. 20.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) cock-a-doodle-doo (c) table
21. 21.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The puddles shine like mirrors” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Torn Page (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Ball in the Pond
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) the bat (b) the buffalo (c) the farmer
24. 24.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Zoya (b) Maria (c) Sneha
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Grandpa walked through the park after dinner.” (a) slammed (b) munched (c) strolled
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Tara. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
28. 28.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) on Craft Day (b) one quiet Sunday (c) on a hot summer night
29. 29.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Slipped Chain
30. 30.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) in the dry season (b) the music school (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
31. 31.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is bored? (a) Aarav hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Aarav was bored. (c) Aarav counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
32. 32.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school library (b) a tall building (c) her flat in Pune
35. 35.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) gulped (b) sobbed (c) fluttered
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav packed his bag for the school trip. (b) Nisha packed her bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
39. 39.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Silent Microphone (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The batter froze into ice. (b) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (c) The dosa turned golden and crisp.

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