Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 162 · 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 is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The pigs oink in the muddy farmyard.” (a) muddy (b) pigs (c) oink
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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 Dry Well (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Kitten on the Roof
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Say sorry when you are wrong.” (a) The Cat Who Said Sorry (b) The Jealous Crow (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) Nani’s orchard (b) the village square (c) the backwaters
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat painted the gate blue. (b) The goat locked the gate behind it. (c) The goat wandered out into the lane.
10. 10.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) a heavy bag falling (c) a lion
11. 11.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aryan decorated his cake with cherries. (b) Farhan decorated his cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
13. 13.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) happy (c) knock
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Fatima (b) Maa (c) Ayaan
16. 16.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) good (b) nice (c) rickety
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tara (b) Mr Iyer (c) Fatima
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) loud (b) huge (c) quiet
19. 19.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) trudged (b) stared (c) gulped
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) buzz (b) crunch (c) snip
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
25. 25.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
27. 27.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Sharing is better than fighting.
28. 28.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) her grandpa’s flat (b) the front step (c) the garden shed
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (c) Have you ever heard a tree laugh?
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Silent Microphone
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The shoes are swapped back
33. 33.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) a puzzle to solve (c) a detective or suspects
34. 34.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Yash. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My sandcastle got washed away”, sobbed Sahil. (b) “My sandcastle got washed away” sobbed Sahil. (c) “My sandcastle got washed away,” sobbed Sahil.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
38. 38.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Wet your hands under the tap.
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 a Tuesday evening (b) on her birthday morning (c) on a long car trip
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”

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