Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 974 · 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.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
2. 2.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) one – snake (b) bake – car (c) bake – snake
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) Tara climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets.
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is bored? (a) Kabir was bored. (b) Kabir counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Kabir dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
8. 8.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) plunged (b) gulped (c) trudged
9. 9.What makes the sound “buzz”? (a) a balloon (b) a bee (c) a cat
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
11. 11.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The raindrops went ___ on the roof.” (a) pitter-patter (b) beep (c) neigh
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Nisha sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) hungry (b) bored (c) happy
15. 15.What kind of story is this?
    Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
16. 16.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop the seed in and cover it. (b) Fill a small pot with soil. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
17. 17.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We decorated our cake with cherries. (b) Ishaan decorated his cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
20. 20.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh___” giggled Arjun. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
24. 24.Read the story. Where 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) her balcony (b) the muddy lane (c) her grandpa’s flat
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (b) He was sleepy the next morning. (c) His comics went to school for him.
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his classroom (b) the school garden (c) the bakery
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The baby slept like a log. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
31. 31.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I opened my lunch box and smiled. (b) Aryan opened his lunch box and smiled. (c) We opened our lunch box and smiled.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
34. 34.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
35. 35.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) Seven Magic Wishes (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
36. 36.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
37. 37.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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) the vegetable market (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the school garden
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aarav froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) bored (b) angry (c) scared

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