Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 156 · 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?
   “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” ___ Zoya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
2. 2.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
   “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) stared (b) grabbed (c) staggered
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.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 science fair (b) her building (c) a tall building
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The snow was a white blanket on the hills.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) A train is three hours late (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
7. 7.Read the story. Where 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) the sports ground (b) the backwaters (c) the wedding hall
8. 8.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) colourful (b) danced (c) kite
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
10. 10.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
11. 11.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Look right, left and right again.
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) good (b) mysterious (c) fine
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner.
14. 14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Sneha. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Sneha. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Sneha.
15. 15.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one sunny morning (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Nani’s orchard
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
20. 20.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (b) Aarav lit his diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer did not get any rain for many months. (a) His fields became dry and cracked. (b) His fields flooded with water. (c) His cows grew wings.
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) had (b) muddy (c) pond
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) Homework is left at home
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) the city fair (b) a new school (c) his hill village
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
26. 26.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) cold (b) angry (c) bored
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) The shoes are swapped back
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Rohan. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Imran (c) Mrs Rao
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
37. 37.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil was scared.” (a) showing (b) telling
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kabir sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one misty dawn (b) on a long car trip (c) one summer holiday
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    ___, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then

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