Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 145 · 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 word fits the gap best?
   “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Rohan. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) looked (b) peered (c) had
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (c) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind.
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
5. 5.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Kites dance in the sky (b) Rain taps on the roof (c) The kite string tugs at my hand
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
7. 7.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Dry Well
8. 8.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) the beach (b) her building (c) the village pond
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aarav lit his diya on Diwali night.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) His comics went to school for him. (b) He woke up fresh at five o’clock. (c) He was sleepy the next morning.
11. 11.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
12. 12.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Shy Singer
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice plants walked to the market. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) vroom (c) happy
17. 17.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) roar (b) mighty (c) lion
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Broken Swing
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “What time does the train leave?” ___ Priya. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
20. 20.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who would steal a whole bus? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) gigantic (b) fine (c) nice
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Sandcastle
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) Everyone sings along with her
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) lazy (b) careless (c) calm
29. 29.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
30. 30.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) Slow down and do things carefully. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Be happy with what you have.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The grumpy giant snored under the tree.” (a) giant (b) snored (c) grumpy
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
34. 34.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) My kitten sleeps in the sun (b) The lazy cow chews and chews (c) Rain taps on the roof
35. 35.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
36. 36.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (b) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
37. 37.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Help others and they will help you.
38. 38.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
39. 39.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
40. 40.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain

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