Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 11 · 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 word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Tenzin. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) asked
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Do not be jealous of others.
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (b) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (c) Diya lit her diya on Diwali night.
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It hid and growled at its owner. (b) It made its owner a cup of tea. (c) It wagged its tail and jumped up.
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) honk (c) slowly
6. 6.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) slow (c) brave
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
8. 8.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (b) Vihaan found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (c) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
10. 10.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Where do lost socks really go? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The dog barked at the postman.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the cow (b) the deer (c) the tortoise
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    The school trophy goes missing, and Riya follows the clues to find who took it. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) The cupboard grew leaves. (b) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) tossed (b) sobbed (c) scrubbed
19. 19.What makes the sound “drip”? (a) a snake (b) a sheep (c) a leaking tap
20. 20.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) muttered (c) tumbled
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
22. 22.What kind of story is this?
    A missing painting, a muddy shoe print and a torn ticket: the clues pile up. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) on a long car trip (b) in the dry season (c) one spring afternoon
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) hoot (b) splash (c) hiss
25. 25.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Torn Page (c) The Lost Earring
26. 26.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a detective or suspects (c) brave escapes from danger
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) a detective or suspects (c) exploring wild places
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
32. 32.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “samosa”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2
33. 33.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) made (b) took (c) grabbed
36. 36.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the snail (b) the beetle (c) the horse
37. 37.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Fold it and put it in an envelope.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) foaming
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) rude (b) lazy (c) clever
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The rooster crowed ___ at dawn.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) whoosh (c) oink

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