Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 104 · 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. Which word best describes Simran?
   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) careless (b) gentle (c) greedy
2. 2.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) reflected (b) lake (c) glassy
3. 3.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “mango”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Yash. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) looked (b) came (c) stared
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on a Tuesday evening (b) on a hot summer night (c) on competition day
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) booming (b) nice (c) good
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is happy? (a) Imran was happy. (b) Imran laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Tears filled Imran’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Dev’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) tired (b) sad (c) hungry
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who painted this lovely picture___” asked Farhan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We cycled to the market with our cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) Aisha cycled to the market with her cousin.
13. 13.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) pop (b) quack (c) hiss
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) hearing
15. 15.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Look right, left and right again.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
17. 17.Read the story. Where 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) her grandpa’s flat (b) a tall building (c) the washroom
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
19. 19.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a sheep (b) a car horn (c) a cat
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) third person (b) first person
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the garden shed (b) one stormy night (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
22. 22.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) first person (b) third person
23. 23.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school hall (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) on a Tuesday evening
24. 24.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (b) Meera wrote a letter to her grandmother. (c) I wrote a letter to my grandmother.
25. 25.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Come back here, Moti!” ___ Fatima. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    ___, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
27. 27.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) a detective or suspects (c) an evil spell to break
28. 28.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Meera opened her lunch box and smiled. (b) Pooja opened her lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (c) Where do lost socks really go?
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman.
31. 31.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Mr Reddy (b) Yash (c) Rohan
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Torn Page (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
33. 33.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Good manners win friends. (b) Do not show off. (c) Believe in yourself.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again. (b) The plant dried up even more. (c) The plant flew out of its pot.
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles.
37. 37.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kangaroo”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
40. 40.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) an evil spell to break (c) a puzzle to solve

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