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Creative Writing

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 5hrs 25mins

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Class
Date
1.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
2.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
3.
John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?
a)
John wants to climb a ladder.
b)
John and Matt want to be firemen
c)
Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
d)
They want to ride on the big fire truck.
4.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
5.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.  They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.  Mrs. Jones works nights.  She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.  Mrs. Brown works in the daytime.  She bakes bread and rolls.  Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
a)
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b)
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c)
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
d)
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
6.
Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
7.
The frog sat on the side of the pond.  He was very still.  His green color made him hard to see.  A bug flew near him.  His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up.  Then the frog was still again.  He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?
a)
Frogs are green .
b)
Frogs eat bugs.
c)
Frogs do not move.
d)
Frogs live in ponds.
8.
It was backward day at school.  The students had to do things backward.  Some of them wore their T-shirts backward.  They took a test before they studied the lesson.  Dessert was served first instead of last.  They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down. 
What is the main idea?
a)
Dessert is supposed to come last.
b)
The students had a backward day.
c)
It is hard to do things backward.
d)
Students failed their tests.
9.
Jon held the ball in his hands.  He bounced it slowly on the ground.  Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped.  The ball flew into the air.  Up, up, up, it went.  Then down, down, into the basket.  “Yes!” he yelled.  “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?
a)
How to throw a basketball.
b)
Jon could jump.
c)
Jon liked basketball.
d)
Jon makes a basket.
10.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
11.
Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
a)
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b)
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c)
Mark is the best skater at the park.
d)
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
12.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
13.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
14.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
15.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
16.
Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?
a)
Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
b)
Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
c)
Mark is the best skater at the park.
d)
Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.
17.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
18.

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about a family.

b)

To tell about the brother.

c)

To show why boys are good.

19.

Beth likes to swim with her friends at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry.


The main idea is:

a)

Beth is a good swimmer.

b)

Beth likes to collect shells.

c)

Shells are easy to find.

20.

Lisa's birthday is soon. She wants to have a party. She will ask 6 friends to come. They will play games. They will eat cake and ice cream. It will be fun.


The main idea is:

a)

Many people came to Lisa's house.

b)

Lisa got many presents.

c)

Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

21.

Jim and Tim are brothers. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People think Jim is Tim. People think Tim is Jim. The boys think it is funny.


The main idea is:

a)

Jim and Tim are alike in many many ways.

b)

Jim is older than Tim.

c)

Tim is bigger than Jim.

22.

Karen is going to bake bread. She has never done this before. Her father will help her. Karen hopes her bread will be good.


The main idea is:

a)

White bread is the best.

b)

All people eat bread.

c)

Karen makes bread.

23.

Scott has something he likes a lot. It has four wheels. It is red. I can carry things. Scott rides it. Scott gives his friends rides in it. It is Scott's wagon.


The main idea is:

a)

All boys like wagons.

b)

Scott has fun with his wagon

c)

All wagons are red.

24.

It gets very hot in the summer. Sometimes it is too hot to work. It is too hot to play. the best thing to do is go swimming.


The main idea is:

a)

Summer is too short.

b)

School starts in summer.

c)

Summer can be very hot.

25.

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.


The main idea is:

a)

People need dogs.

b)

Dogs like people.

c)

Dogs make good pets.

26.

Lisa went to the farm. There were animals on the farm. Lisa liked the chickens and horses. She also liked the cows and kittens. Lisa would like to live on a farm.


The main idea is:

a)

Lisa worked on a farm.

b)

Lisa lives in the city.

c)

Lisa liked the farm.

27.

Phil has a baby sister. He loves the baby very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.


The main idea is:

a)

To tell about Phil and his sister.

b)

To tell about Phil's big family.

c)

To show why babies are nice.

28.

What is the main idea?

a)

A butterfly has 6 legs.

b)

Parts of the Butterfly

c)

The butterfly has wings

29.

What is the main idea?

a)

How to annotate

b)

Symbols and shapes

c)

Drawing on your paper

30.

What is the main idea?

a)

It is wet outside.

b)

Two kids are having fun.

c)

The bike is in the water.

31.

What is the main idea?

a)

Children are sitting.

b)

Girls and boys are in a room.

c)

Students are reading.

32.

What is the main idea?

a)

Two monkeys having fun.

b)

Monkeys are sitting.

c)

Monkeys are in a jungle.

33.

What is the main idea?

a)

The girls is cooking.

b)

The family cooking together.

c)

The mom is helping.

34.

What is the main idea?

a)

Looking at a pond

b)

A great day discovering nature.

c)

They are happy.

35.

What is the main idea?

a)

Children are cutting.

b)

Children are drawing.

c)

Children doing an art project.

36.

What is the main idea?

a)

Kids having fun at the beach.

b)

A starfish on the beach

c)

The beach is nice.

37.

What is the main idea?

a)

A boy has a sandwich.

b)

A boy has an orange.

c)

Kids eating a healthy snack.

38.

What is the main idea?

a)

Parts of a plant

b)

Images of how plants grow

c)

What plants need to grow

39.

What is the main idea?

a)

A sunny day.

b)

A family out fishing.

c)

By a pond.

40.

What is the main idea?

a)

Kids shopping at the grocery store.

b)

A girl is shopping.

c)

Kids are having fun.

41.

What is the main idea?

a)

There are 5 people in the garden.

b)

It is hard work.

c)

Children are taking care of a garden.

42.

What is the main idea?

a)

One teacher is wearing a dress.

b)

There are 6 people.

c)

Fabulous third grade teachers.

43.
What is the writing process?
a)
Reading a book
b)
Steps for writing 
c)
Writing about things
d)
Kool-Aid
44.
What is the first step to the writing process?
a)
Finding ideas to write about
b)
Planning using a graphic organizer
c)
Getting a pencil and paper!
d)
All the above
45.
What is the second step to the writing process?
a)
Publishing
b)
Drafting
c)
Proofreading
d)
Eating an apple
46.
What do you do after drafting?
a)
Start Revising/Proofreading
b)
Talk to your neighbor
c)
Create a drawing 
d)
Jumping up and down!
47.
What is the last step of the writing process?
a)
Doing a firework cheer
b)
Publishing
48.
How do I know I am finished?
a)
Because I said so...
b)
Because I just am...
c)
I ran to my teacher and jumped up and down
d)
I have completed all of the writing process steps.
49.

What is the first step of the writing process?

a)

draft

b)

edit

c)

prewrite

d)

mathematics

50.

What do we do in the last stage?

a)

we say it is perfect

b)

we edit our work

c)

we think about a topic

51.

There are _____ steps in the writing process.

a)

4

b)

9

c)

1

d)

5

52.

Ajiah is putting his ideas into sentences and paragraphs. Which stage of the writing process is Ajiah in?

a)

reading

b)

class

c)

editing

d)

drafting

53.

The writing process helps us plan out our writing.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

In this stage we improve our writing.

a)

prewrite

b)

revise

c)

draft

55.

What is the fourth step of the writing process?

a)

drawing

b)

reading

c)

editing

56.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF A PARAGRAPH?

a)

INTRODUCTION-BODY-CONCLUSION

b)

MAIN IDEA -CONTROLLING IDEA-CONCLUSION

c)

TOPIC SENTECE-SUPPORTING SENTENCES-CONCLUDING SENTENCE

57.

HOW MANY SENTENCES SHOULD A PARAGRAPH HAVE?

a)

10

b)

6

c)

FROM 6 TO 10

58.

THE FIRST SENTENCE OF A PARAGRAPH IS ...

a)

THE INTRODUCTION

b)

THE TOPIC SENTENCE

c)

THE MAIN IDEA

59.

THE ELEMENTS OF THE TOPIC SENTENCE ARE

a)

MAIN IDEAS & CONTROLLING IDEA(S)

b)

SUBJECT,VERB,COMPLEMENT

c)

DETAILS AND EXPLANATIONS

60.

THE SUPPORTING SENTENCES EXPLAIN....

a)

THE MAIN IDEA

b)

THE CONTROLLING IDEA(S)

c)

NEW IDEAS

61.

THE CONCLUDING SENTENCE IS SIMILAR TO....

a)

THE TOPIC SENTENCE

b)

THE CONTROLLING IDEA

c)

THE SUPPORTING SENTENCES

62.

THE CONCLUDING SENTENCE ...

a)

PRESENTS THE WRITER'S OPINION

b)

EXPLAINS THE TOPIC SENTENCES

c)

RESTATES, PARAPHRASES THE TOPIC SENTENCE

63.

IF MY INSTRUCTION IS THIS:

"CHOOSE A DMANDING SPORT AND DESCRIBE IT "

A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE FOR MY PARAPGRAPH IS :

a)

MY FAVOURITE SPORT IS SOCCER.

b)

SOCCER IS A DEMANDING SPORT.

c)

SOCCER IS A SPORT THAT REQUIRES EFFORT AND DISCIPLINE.

64.

IF MY INSTRUCTION SAYS THIS :

"DESCRIBE YOUR BEST FRIEND"

A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE WOULD BE:

a)

MY BEST FRIEND IS ROBERTO

b)

I HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS BUT FOR ME ROBERTO IS MY BEST FRIEND.

c)

ROBERTO, MY BEST FRIEND , IS GENEROUS AND LOYAL

65.

IF MY INSTRUCTION SAYS:

"CHOOSE A RELAXING ACTIVITY AND DESCRIBE IT"

A GOOD TOPIC SENTENCE WOULD BE :

a)

WELL, FOR ME YOGA IS RELAXING.

b)

YOGA MAKES YOU REFLECT AND REST.

c)

THE MOST RELAXING ACTIVITY IS YOGA.

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