Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 113 · 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 is the best title for it?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Spelling Bee (c) Shadows in the Dark
2. 2.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “A tear rolled slowly down Manav’s cheek.” (a) scared (b) hungry (c) sad
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope!” shouted Joseph. (b) “Grab the rope”! shouted Joseph. (c) Grab the rope! shouted Joseph.
5. 5.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the tiger (b) the crow (c) the cook
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) thud (b) gentle (c) river
7. 7.Which word rhymes with “bake”? (a) soon (b) snake (c) book
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   Then, rub soap all over them.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   ___, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
15. 15.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) clutched (b) dashed (c) gobbled
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) first person (b) third person
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) the town hall (b) the wedding hall (c) a tall building
19. 19.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) silly mix-ups
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Vihaan (b) Fatima (c) Officer Kaur
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) the buffalo (b) the farmer (c) the fox
22. 22.What makes the sound “snip”? (a) a snake (b) a pair of scissors (c) a dog
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Too much of anything is bad.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Monkey and the Bananas (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
24. 24.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Arjun (b) Tara (c) Grandpa
25. 25.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a puzzle to solve (c) a missing thing or a secret
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Riya cleaned her shoes for the parade. (b) We cleaned our shoes for the parade. (c) I cleaned my shoes for the parade.
27. 27.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) selfish (c) rude
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (b) The glass turned into a mango. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) Untitled Story Number One
32. 32.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) did (b) ate (c) gobbled
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The eagle ___ above the hills.” (a) went (b) soared (c) flew
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite tied itself to the string again. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite drifted away over the rooftops.
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (c) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani.
36. 36.Which strong verb could replace “jumped” in this sentence?
    “The deer jumped over the fallen log.” (a) grabbed (b) leapt (c) stared
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It froze harder and harder. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It flew away like a bird.
38. 38.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Did you know our school has a secret door? (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) crept (b) gobbled (c) fluttered
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    A boy paddles a canoe through crocodile swamps to reach his village. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story

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