Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 142 · 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 fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Look before you leap. (c) Do not make fun of others.
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) nice (b) booming (c) good
3. 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Nobody came to my party, sobbed Rohan. (b) “Nobody came to my party” sobbed Rohan. (c) “Nobody came to my party,” sobbed Rohan.
4. 4.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   What would you do if your shadow ran away? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
6. 6.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan shared his umbrella with a friend. (b) Diya shared her umbrella with a friend. (c) I shared my umbrella with a friend.
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The school bell rang at the end of the day. (a) The bell turned into a cat. (b) The children began the first lesson of the day. (c) The children packed their bags to go home.
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one warm evening (b) one bright morning (c) on a Tuesday evening
10. 10.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who left giant footprints on our roof? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Sandcastle
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Flat Tyre (c) Lost at the Fair
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
15. 15.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) kite – bake (b) rake – bake (c) rake – coat
16. 16.What kind of story is this?
    A boy wakes up and does everything backwards, even eating dessert first. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) one warm evening (b) one cloudy evening (c) on a busy Monday
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
20. 20.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead
22. 22.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) exploring wild places (c) clues to follow
23. 23.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) Nani’s orchard (b) the bakery (c) the city fair
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Shy Singer
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    ___, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) flew (c) did
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
29. 29.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is bored? (a) Aryan was bored. (b) Aryan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (c) Aryan drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.
30. 30.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Diya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) Ishaan climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Where did you put my blue pencil? asked Vihaan. (b) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Vihaan. (c) “Where did you put my blue pencil” asked Vihaan.
33. 33.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school library (b) the music school (c) the city fair
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere.
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) gloomy
36. 36.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) exploring wild places (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) jokes that make you laugh
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) striped (b) good (c) fine
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Wind blows away the rangoli powder” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A board held up blocks the wind
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is bored? (a) Tara sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Tara was bored. (c) Tara beamed and hugged everyone in sight.

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