Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 991 · 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 simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the buffalo (b) the goat (c) the snake
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) squeaked (b) polished (c) floor
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
6. 6.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Lost Yak (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Forgotten Homework
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the sports ground (b) the playground (c) his classroom
8. 8.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “I bit the crisp papad with a crunch.” (a) papad (b) crisp (c) crunch
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crackled (b) crispy (c) dosa
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    ___, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
12. 12.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Sneha lost her pencil box on the bus.” (a) first person (b) third person
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I miss my grandma so much” sobbed Riya. (b) “I miss my grandma so much”, sobbed Riya. (c) “I miss my grandma so much,” sobbed Riya.
18. 18.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) The alarm button brings help (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
19. 19.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) achoo (c) tall
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
21. 21.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
25. 25.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
26. 26.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Diya felt very tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
27. 27.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) made (b) cleaned (c) scrubbed
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) did (b) slammed (c) shut
31. 31.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Slipped Chain
32. 32.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) one spring afternoon (b) one windy afternoon (c) one Sunday evening
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Kitten on the Roof
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) soared (b) did (c) flew
36. 36.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 wedding hall (b) the school garden (c) the music school
37. 37.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A brown sparrow builds a nest (b) Kites dance in the sky (c) Monsoon clouds roll in
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ananya (b) Priya (c) Joseph
40. 40.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.

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