Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 15 · 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. What is the problem in it?
   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) A lift stops between two floors (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The alarm button brings help
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (b) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (c) She sang it well at the concert.
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (b) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (c) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard.
4. 4.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Arjun climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (b) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
7. 7.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Hasty Squirrel (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
8. 8.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on competition day (b) on bake sale day (c) on Craft Day
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the fox (b) the snail (c) the beetle
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) Stuck in the Lift
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
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) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “sun”? (a) rat (b) balloon (c) bun
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
15. 15.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 is too shy to sing in front of others (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) Everyone sings along with her
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Arjun (b) Ananya (c) Sneha
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The village well has dried up (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The taxis ___ in the busy street.” (a) honk (b) baa (c) crunch
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) went (c) walked
20. 20.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
21. 21.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
24. 24.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) muttered (b) gulped (c) tossed
25. 25.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 city fair (b) her building (c) the hill road
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Farhan. (b) “My best friend is moving away”, sobbed Farhan. (c) My best friend is moving away, sobbed Farhan.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Lazy Bullock
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) A boat starts to leak (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    A goat wears Grandpa’s pyjamas and sits down at the dinner table. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
36. 36.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) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) Blue paint spills over a poster
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Riya’s cheek. (b) Riya was sad. (c) Riya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Pooja opened her lunch box and smiled.” (a) first person (b) third person
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan packed his bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) Joseph packed his bag for the school trip.

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