Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 122 · 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 opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
3. 3.Which strong verb means “shut hard and loudly”? (a) gobbled (b) raced (c) slammed
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I packed my bag for the school trip.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) okay (b) cheeky (c) fine
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one sunny morning (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) her grandpa’s flat
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem 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) The window is opened to let it out (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) The microphone stops working before her song
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet.” (a) hungry (b) scared (c) angry
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
17. 17.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aryan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) cold (b) happy (c) angry
18. 18.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
20. 20.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Soft snow on the hills” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) squishy (b) cushion (c) sank
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
24. 24.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
25. 25.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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right.
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Meera’s cheek.” (a) hungry (b) sad (c) tired
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) fluttered (b) slammed (c) scrubbed
28. 28.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) Footprints in the Flour (c) Rafting Down the Wild River
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
30. 30.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) woof (b) slowly (c) table
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
32. 32.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) tiny (c) strong
34. 34.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “peacock”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
36. 36.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
37. 37.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) My kitten sleeps in the sun (b) Bees hum near the pond (c) Peacocks spread their tails
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Where do lost socks really go? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) quiet (c) huge

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