Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 990 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Meera (b) Diya (c) Moti
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cook rice:
   ___, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
   Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
4. 4.Which strong verb means “moved very fast to win”? (a) tumbled (b) raced (c) plunged
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) one bright morning (c) the wedding hall
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) good (b) nice (c) shimmering
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) nice (b) booming (c) fine
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Torn Page
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) telling (b) showing
15. 15.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “grandmother”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
16. 16.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.
17. 17.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    A giant lives in a castle of sugar high above the clouds. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
19. 19.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Hot chai in a cup” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    ___, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) fine (b) crispy (c) okay
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) window (c) moo
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    ___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
26. 26.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) the science fair (c) the school bus
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    ___, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    ___, find an old sock.
    Then, 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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
31. 31.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Tie a ribbon on top.
32. 32.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Find an old sock. (c) Glue two buttons on it for eyes.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) leapt (b) jumped (c) had
36. 36.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran lit his diya on Diwali night. (b) Sahil lit his diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (c) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat.

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