Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 101 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make lemonade:
   ___, cut a lemon in half.
   Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
   Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
3. 3.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle became shorter and shorter. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Vihaan froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) happy
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Joseph. (b) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Joseph. (c) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Joseph.
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    The class hamster has vanished, and three pupils are suspects. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one busy morning (b) the playground (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
13. 13.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) the fox (b) the young ant (c) the old ant
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ elephant stomped across the river.” (a) nice (b) good (c) enormous
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) The Wishing Well of Gold
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is tired? (a) Diya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Diya was tired. (c) Diya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Science Day (b) one Sunday evening (c) one busy morning
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is sad? (a) Nisha was sad. (b) Nisha laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Nisha’s cheek.
20. 20.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Write a message inside. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane.
22. 22.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.
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one Sunday evening (b) on Annual Day (c) on a festive night
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Saanvi. (b) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Saanvi. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Saanvi.
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Simran (b) Mr Reddy (c) Imran
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A smiling jackal offered a hen some sweet berries if she would come out of the coop at night. The hen stayed inside. In the morning she saw the jackal’s sharp teeth by the fence, and the hen learnt that sweet words can hide a trick. (a) Keep your promises. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
27. 27.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) dish – swish (b) brain – swish (c) dish – star
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The alarm button brings help
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) nice (b) naughty (c) okay
31. 31.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
32. 32.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) made (b) ran (c) raced
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
34. 34.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The ducks quack noisily near the pond.” (a) quack (b) pond (c) ducks
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who left giant footprints on our roof? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) the school hall (b) the front step (c) the school library
38. 38.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) hoot (c) garden
40. 40.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (c) There was a house. It had a door.

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