Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 121 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
2. 2.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
5. 5.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) the pot (b) the fox (c) the crow
6. 6.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
8. 8.Which word rhymes with “dish”? (a) swish (b) rain (c) kite
9. 9.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose___” giggled Tenzin. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) The sun shone in a clear blue sky. (b) Big drops of rain began to fall. (c) The fish in the pond began to sing.
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Homework is left at home (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Ananya tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Dev tied his shoelaces and ran outside.
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Tara (b) Kunal (c) Maria
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) one spring afternoon (b) one hot afternoon (c) on a Tuesday evening
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    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) rude (b) calm (c) selfish
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
19. 19.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Mum spoke softly so that she would not wake the baby.” (a) munched (b) blazed (c) whispered
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Why is the sky blue? asked Fatima. (b) “Why is the sky blue”? asked Fatima. (c) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Fatima.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Watch out for that car___” shouted Riya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
25. 25.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) woof (b) gate (c) puppy
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
28. 28.What kind of story is this?
    A brave girl leads her goats across a rope bridge in a storm. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
30. 30.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Ananya flew her kite from the rooftop. (c) Yash flew his kite from the rooftop.
31. 31.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a ___.” (a) beep (b) thud (c) achoo
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) A Friend at Lunch
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Fatima (b) Manav (c) Mr Bose
34. 34.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Joseph (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
35. 35.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 horse (b) the farmer (c) the buffalo
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
37. 37.Which word rhymes with “hat”? (a) bat (b) fog (c) red
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) one windy afternoon (b) one spring afternoon (c) one foggy morning
39. 39.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev.
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Joseph hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) happy

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