Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 107 · 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.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
2. 2.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) Kavya (b) Imran (c) Riya
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
5. 5.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “cucumber”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
7. 7.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
8. 8.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) the back yard (c) one sunny morning
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) one – fun (b) one – mouse (c) rake – fun
14. 14.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tiger”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school hall (b) the sports ground (c) the garden shed
16. 16.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) on Annual Day (b) one stormy night (c) one hot afternoon
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
18. 18.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The little lamb gave a soft baa.” (a) soft (b) lamb (c) baa
19. 19.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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Who painted this lovely picture”? asked Aryan. (b) “Who painted this lovely picture?” asked Aryan. (c) Who painted this lovely picture? asked Aryan.
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Arjun (b) Maria (c) Sahil
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
23. 23.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The box is found under the last seat
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Raju (b) Priya (c) Lakshmi
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
28. 28.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one Sunday evening (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) her grandpa’s flat
29. 29.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    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) greedy (b) unkind (c) hard-working
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
34. 34.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Ishaan. (b) My best friend is moving away, sobbed Ishaan. (c) “My best friend is moving away”, sobbed Ishaan.
37. 37.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The busy market was a beehive. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The creaky stairs groaned under our feet.” (a) stairs (b) groaned (c) creaky
39. 39.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Torn Page
40. 40.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.

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