Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 123 · 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 sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is sad? (a) Sahil hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Sahil was sad. (c) Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Did you know our school has a secret door? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Priya packed her bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) We packed our bag for the school trip.
5. 5.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) his classroom (b) the village square (c) the science fair
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Mrs Sen (b) Nisha (c) Zoya
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “moved” in this sentence?
   “The baby moved across the carpet to her toy.” (a) glanced (b) crawled (c) muttered
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
10. 10.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) raced (b) grabbed (c) muttered
11. 11.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is scared? (a) Manav froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (b) Manav was scared. (c) Manav grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The bus stopped at the school gate. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) ate (b) went (c) nibbled
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) happy (c) crunch
15. 15.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a magic object (b) a dangerous journey (c) brave escapes from danger
16. 16.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) on a crowded evening
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) neigh (b) whoosh (c) hiss
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Stuck in the Lift (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Tara. (b) Come back here, Moti! shouted Tara. (c) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Tara.
24. 24.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The microphone stops working before her song (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Story About the Thing
26. 26.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a frog (b) a dog (c) a jump into a pool
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) ran (b) dashed (c) got
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat___” giggled Priya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) fluffy (b) soft (c) hard
31. 31.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Rohan (b) Tara (c) Aunt Lata
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sour (c) sweet
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Lost at the Fair (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Blue Lake
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the city fair (b) one stormy night (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) The Leaky Boat (b) The Torn Page (c) The Mango Mystery
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
37. 37.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) The Burping Buffalo (c) Climb to the Clouds
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is tired? (a) Yash dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (b) Yash drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Yash was tired.

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