Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 148 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “We planted a mango tree in the garden.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the horse (b) the mouse (c) the cat
3. 3.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bat – hook (b) took – day (c) took – hook
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
5. 5.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Aarav. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
6. 6.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Arjun beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) hungry (b) angry (c) happy
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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 and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) the village square (b) her balcony (c) her grandpa’s flat
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
12. 12.Read the story. Where 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) the music school (b) the wedding hall (c) his rooftop
13. 13.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 Slipped Chain (b) The Flat Tyre (c) A Friend at Lunch
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem 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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
15. 15.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) soared (b) stared (c) gulped
16. 16.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
17. 17.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ giant snored under the tree.” (a) good (b) grumpy (c) nice
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the back yard (b) a tall building (c) the railway station
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school garden (b) her balcony (c) his classroom
22. 22.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Bees hum near the pond” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
24. 24.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) raced (b) sobbed (c) scribbled
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
27. 27.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
28. 28.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Diya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
29. 29.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun felt very hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Isha?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) greedy (b) selfish (c) friendly
33. 33.Read the story. When 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) one stormy night (b) on a long car trip (c) on a Wednesday evening
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) the back yard (b) the playground (c) her flat in Pune
36. 36.What kind of story is this?
    A boy wakes up and does everything backwards, even eating dessert first. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not be jealous of others.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
39. 39.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) tumbled (b) trudged (c) grabbed
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) fine (c) good

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