Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 957 · 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 word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) rose (b) golden (c) sun
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
3. 3.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) peered (b) looked (c) did
4. 4.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) Upside-Down Grandpa (c) The Cave Explorers
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) okay (b) booming (c) fine
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Everyone sings along with her
8. 8.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) bear (b) sat (c) cuddly
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) good (b) puffy (c) nice
15. 15.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) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
16. 16.What makes the sound “vroom”? (a) a camera (b) a motorbike (c) the wind
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) dark (c) light
18. 18.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) nice (c) okay
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) fine (b) good (c) patchwork
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) blazed (b) came (c) burned
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big!
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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) rude (b) selfish (c) calm
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
30. 30.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) on a festive night (c) his classroom
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    A magic seed grows a ladder of flowers up to the fairy kingdom. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Monkey and the Bananas (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) squeaked (c) floor
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) cheeky (b) monkey (c) stole
38. 38.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) Kiran (b) Sneha (c) Aarav
40. 40.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) the old turtle (b) the young deer (c) the snake

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