Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 146 · 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 is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to fly a kite:
   ___, tie the string to the kite.
   Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
   Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
   Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) booming (b) shook (c) thunder
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
7. 7.What makes the sound “whoosh”? (a) a frog (b) a sparrow (c) the wind
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
9. 9.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The pigs ___ in the muddy farmyard.” (a) ding-dong (b) woof (c) oink
10. 10.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk?
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) Some Things That Happened (c) Whose Puppy?
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) shut (b) slammed (c) got
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I brushed my teeth and went to bed.” (a) first person (b) third person
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Zoya sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) telling (b) showing
19. 19.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) on the first day of school (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
20. 20.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Drop it in the post box. (b) Fold it and put it in an envelope. (c) Write the address and stick a stamp.
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
22. 22.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The baby laughs at the moon (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) Bees hum near the pond
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Imran (b) Kavya (c) Arjun
24. 24.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 biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He drove faster through the crossing. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He stopped the bus.
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
27. 27.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
29. 29.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) Aryan (b) Moti (c) Diya
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
31. 31.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aunt Lata (b) Maria (c) Zoya
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the town hall (b) the music room (c) the washroom
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ elephant stomped across the river.” (a) okay (b) enormous (c) nice
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Priya was really tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is hungry? (a) Kavya was hungry. (b) Kavya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (c) Kavya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Farhan (b) Neel (c) Kabir
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Lakshmi?
    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) wise (b) unkind (c) selfish
39. 39.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My goldfish has gone missing,” ___ Arjun. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing

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