Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 995 · 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. Who is the main character?
   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) Dadi (b) Manav (c) Simran
2. 2.What makes the sound “snip”? (a) a pair of scissors (b) a pig (c) a sneeze
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) good (b) naughty (c) fine
4. 4.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “sun”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Omkar?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) selfish (b) greedy (c) gentle
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
7. 7.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) The Day Dad Sneezed (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Ananya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.” (a) angry (b) scared (c) sad
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
10. 10.Which strong verb means “threw lightly”? (a) whispered (b) plunged (c) tossed
11. 11.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) rude (b) caring (c) greedy
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
13. 13.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The rooster crowed ___ at dawn.” (a) quack (b) cock-a-doodle-doo (c) buzz
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
15. 15.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) a missing thing or a secret
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Dry Well
18. 18.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) far – bread (b) gold – star (c) far – star
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the vegetable market (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) on a Friday afternoon
20. 20.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party___” whispered Ishaan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 cannot find his reading glasses (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a hot summer night (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
23. 23.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The microwave gave a ___ when the milk was hot.” (a) tick-tock (b) buzz (c) beep
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Have you ever met a goat that could read? (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
25. 25.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a ridiculous situation (c) a missing thing or a secret
26. 26.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) the hen (b) the snake (c) the rooster
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The water spilled over the top. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The glass grew bigger to hold it.
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A board held up blocks the wind
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
30. 30.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sticky jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) jalebis (b) sticky (c) dripped
31. 31.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The puddles shine like mirrors (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) Hot chai in a cup
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    ___, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
34. 34.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Wishing Well of Gold (b) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
36. 36.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Diya (b) Rohan (c) Imran
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Aisha (b) Zoya (c) Aunt Lata
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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) calm (b) lazy (c) selfish
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) had (b) jumped (c) leapt
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First

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