Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 159 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Blue Lake (c) Every Drop Counts
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The feather was as light as air.
4. 4.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “grandmother”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
6. 6.Which word rhymes with “my”? (a) book (b) kite (c) high
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table.
8. 8.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the snake (b) the swan (c) the crow
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The alarm button brings help (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
10. 10.What kind of story is this?
    Explorers cross a frozen lake that cracks under their feet. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) looked (b) came (c) stared
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
13. 13.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
17. 17.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) thud (c) pencil
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
20. 20.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 backwaters (b) his hill village (c) a new school
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Good manners win friends. (b) Do not show off. (c) Believe in yourself.
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Fatima (b) Saanvi (c) Lakshmi
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Little ants march on (b) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (c) The baby laughs at the moon
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Maria wrote a letter to her grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Mango Mystery (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Lost Yak
30. 30.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) on the first day of school (b) one sunny morning (c) one Monday morning
31. 31.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Run, the bus is leaving! shouted Ananya. (b) “Run, the bus is leaving!” shouted Ananya. (c) “Run, the bus is leaving” shouted Ananya.
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
34. 34.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) shouted (b) dashed (c) whispered
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
36. 36.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) his classroom (c) one summer holiday
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
38. 38.Which strong verb means “flew high in the sky”? (a) slammed (b) tossed (c) soared
39. 39.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) clues to follow
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fiery (b) made (c) chilli

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