Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 108 · 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 sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Missing Tiffin
3. 3.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Cuckoo’s Song (c) The Little Firefly
5. 5.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Manav (b) Tanvi (c) Sahil
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Advik?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) kind (b) unkind (c) lazy
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) okay (b) good (c) sticky
9. 9.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Simran (b) Ishaan (c) Ms Gill
10. 10.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Little ants march on” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) My story is about a day at school.
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) ran (b) raced (c) did
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ms Fernandes (b) Manav (c) Dev
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is sad? (a) Pooja was sad. (b) Pooja stamped her foot and slammed the door. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Pooja’s cheek.
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
17. 17.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The little lamb gave a soft ___.” (a) baa (b) sizzle (c) click
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet” giggled Imran. (b) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet”, giggled Imran. (c) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” giggled Imran.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Zoya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) He changes into a clean spare uniform (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
24. 24.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I lost my pencil box on the bus.” (a) third person (b) first person
25. 25.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) pop (b) hiss (c) drip
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Keep your promises. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
27. 27.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The leaking tap went ___ in the dark.” (a) moo (b) clang (c) drip
28. 28.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
29. 29.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Tara’s cheek.” (a) showing (b) telling
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Aditi?
    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) rude (b) lazy (c) determined
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Flat Tyre (c) The Ball in the Pond
34. 34.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last.” (a) first person (b) third person
35. 35.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Seven Magic Wishes (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) Across the Desert by Camel
36. 36.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.
37. 37.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Young Camel’s Strength (c) The Duck and the Hen
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
39. 39.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
40. 40.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?

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