Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 981 · 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.What makes the sound “click”? (a) a bee (b) a motorbike (c) a camera
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Runaway Goat (c) Lost at the Fair
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Ishaan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) tired
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Aisha. (b) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Aisha. (c) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Aisha.
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   Dad sneezes so hard that all the birthday candles blow out early. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
8. 8.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Kites dance in the sky” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
10. 10.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Maria (b) Tara (c) Ms Gill
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month.
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
14. 14.What makes the sound “crunch”? (a) a crisp papad (b) a clock (c) a frog
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (c) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.
16. 16.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Let out the string slowly as it rises.
17. 17.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Riya. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
18. 18.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil___” asked Aarav. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tanvi (b) Ishaan (c) Advik
20. 20.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) A Day When Something Happened
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
22. 22.Which strong verb means “flapped its wings quickly and lightly”? (a) dashed (b) peered (c) fluttered
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
25. 25.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Ishaan ___ a phone number on his hand.” (a) wrote (b) had (c) scribbled
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Patient Kingfisher
29. 29.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Dad gave a loud ___ in the dusty room.” (a) achoo (b) hiss (c) clang
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) crackle (b) dry (c) logs
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) one windy afternoon (c) the village pond
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Ananya decorated her cake with cherries. (b) We decorated our cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) scared (b) happy (c) angry
34. 34.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car?
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
36. 36.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) greedy (b) careless (c) calm
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
40. 40.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Ask everyone to smile.

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