Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 129 · 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 fable teaches this moral?
   “Forgive those who say sorry.” (a) The Mouse and the Pigeon (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
2. 2.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) characters doing daft things (c) a puzzle to solve
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
4. 4.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Diyas glow at night” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
5. 5.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
   “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) grabbed (b) slammed (c) tumbled
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) bear (b) sat (c) cuddly
7. 7.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Yash (b) Dev (c) Appa
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A detective dog sniffs out clues to find the stolen bicycle. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
10. 10.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Kavya (b) Priya (c) Mrs Rao
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
12. 12.Which word rhymes with “tray”? (a) day (b) bold (c) goat
13. 13.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Pooja’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) sad
14. 14.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face.
15. 15.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
    “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) dashed (b) giggled (c) sprinkled
16. 16.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) fine (c) nice
17. 17.Read the story. Where 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) the playground (b) the bakery (c) the muddy lane
18. 18.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
19. 19.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a ___.” (a) slurp (b) roar (c) splash
20. 20.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sahil helped his father wash the car. (b) Maria helped her father wash the car. (c) I helped my father wash the car.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Dad picked it up to answer. (c) Everyone fell fast asleep at once.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (c) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook.
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Elephant and the Woodpecker
25. 25.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
26. 26.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) meow (c) gentle
29. 29.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, the film is starting,” ___ Nisha. (a) asked (b) whispered (c) shouted
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
31. 31.What makes the sound “buzz”? (a) a pair of scissors (b) a bee (c) a leaking tap
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ grass tickled my feet.” (a) good (b) feathery (c) fine
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one Monday morning (b) one stormy night (c) on a festive night
36. 36.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) Across the Desert by Camel (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Diya (b) Priya (c) Moti

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