Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 133 · 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. Which word best describes Ananya?
   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) rude (b) greedy (c) calm
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
5. 5.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a detective or suspects (c) jokes that make you laugh
6. 6.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Story About the Thing (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
   One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) lazy (b) greedy (c) sensible
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Dry Well (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
9. 9.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Priya. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem 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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) The shoes are swapped back
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem 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 carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) good (b) nice (c) squishy
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Joseph (b) Vihaan (c) Kabir
14. 14.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Tenzin (b) Vihaan (c) Ms Gill
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) good (b) stale (c) fine
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
19. 19.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) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
20. 20.What makes the sound “crunch”? (a) the wind (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a crisp papad
21. 21.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We counted the coins in our piggy bank. (b) Sneha counted the coins in her piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) showing (b) telling
23. 23.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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (c) Her train was three hours late.
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The village well has dried up
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) the elephant (b) the tiger (c) the donkey
26. 26.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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Snake in the Shed
28. 28.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The battery filled up by itself. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Keep trying and you will succeed. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Keep your promises.
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav flew his kite from the rooftop.” (a) first person (b) third person
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Zoya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Raju (b) Tara (c) Lakshmi
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Hee hee, stop tickling me, giggled Sahil. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Sahil. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Sahil.
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) busy (b) silent (c) lazy
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) squeaked (b) polished (c) floor
37. 37.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” ___ Yash. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) good (b) juicy (c) fine
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.

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