Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 992 · 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 ENDING? (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school hall (b) one hot afternoon (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
3. 3.Which word rhymes with “hat”? (a) mouse (b) soon (c) rat
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The sparrows ___ on my window sill.” (a) quack (b) neigh (c) chirp
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
8. 8.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) tumbled (b) tiptoed (c) hurled
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the owl (b) the rabbit (c) the squirrel
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (b) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (c) Meera wrapped her gift in shiny paper.
11. 11.What makes the sound “tick-tock”? (a) a clock (b) a sparrow (c) a pig
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Imran’s cheek. (b) Imran was sad. (c) Imran grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Rocky (b) Simran (c) Kabir
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one warm evening (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) the highway
15. 15.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Mrs Rao (b) Arjun (c) Nisha
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the highway (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) one warm evening
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A boat starts to leak” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
21. 21.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani.
22. 22.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) an evil spell to break (b) silly mix-ups (c) exploring wild places
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
24. 24.Which word rhymes with “sun”? (a) rain (b) fly (c) fun
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha was really tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (b) Mum flew out of the window. (c) The parcel ran away down the road.
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Imran (b) Aryan (c) Kavya
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one rainy morning (b) on a festive night (c) on Science Day
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tara froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) showing (b) telling
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Hee hee, stop tickling me___” giggled Ananya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
33. 33.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) plunged (b) crept (c) slammed
34. 34.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) ding-dong (b) slowly (c) pencil
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser”? asked Manav. (b) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Manav. (c) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Manav.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
37. 37.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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
39. 39.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
40. 40.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

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