Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 16 · 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 feeling does this sentence show?
   “Ishaan stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) sad (b) angry (c) happy
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.
4. 4.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Keep your promises.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Deer and the Tortoise
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Sahil kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) scared (b) bored (c) happy
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) glassy (b) lake (c) reflected
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cross the road:
   ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
   Then, look right, left and right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “Lightning flashed across the night sky.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Grandpa (b) Diya (c) Saanvi
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) cake – tray (b) play – tray (c) play – red
14. 14.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Yash (b) Fatima (c) Grandpa
15. 15.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) the school bus (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the garden shed
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) snip (b) pitter-patter (c) neigh
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
24. 24.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “parrot”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
25. 25.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Priya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) sprinkled (b) strolled (c) hurled
29. 29.Which word rhymes with “star”? (a) run (b) well (c) car
30. 30.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) chirp (c) gentle
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The warm sand tickled my toes.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) giggled (b) hurled (c) raced
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) flew (b) fluttered (c) came
36. 36.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “teacher”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock___” giggled Dev. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
38. 38.Read the story. Which word best describes Aryan?
    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) honest (b) careless (c) rude
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) strolled (b) walked (c) went

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