Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 118 · 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. When does it take place?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) on competition day (b) on bake sale day (c) during a dry summer
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Simran (b) Rahul (c) Tara
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) booming (b) shook (c) thunder
5. 5.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Peacocks spread their tails” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
7. 7.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.
8. 8.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
10. 10.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Saanvi (b) Ishaan (c) Coach Iqbal
11. 11.Read the story. Which word best describes Sneha?
    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) rude (b) lazy (c) caring
12. 12.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Runaway Goat
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one spring morning (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) the front step
15. 15.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
16. 16.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (c) The Detective Dog
17. 17.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Grab the rope!” ___ Tara. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
18. 18.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) one hot afternoon (b) on a long car trip (c) one warm evening
19. 19.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) one spring morning (b) one breezy evening (c) one spring afternoon
20. 20.Which word rhymes with “rake”? (a) soon (b) lake (c) ring
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform.
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Saanvi (b) Zubin (c) Nisha
24. 24.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Kavya?
    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) careless (b) brave (c) selfish
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Yash. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Yash. (c) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Yash.
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
31. 31.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Dad gave a loud achoo in the dusty room.” (a) achoo (b) room (c) dusty
32. 32.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) gulped (b) scrubbed (c) hurled
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
34. 34.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The night was as dark as ink.
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is tired? (a) Dev was tired. (b) Dev dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Dev licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleek car zoomed past us.” (a) zoomed (b) sleek (c) car

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