Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 165 · 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. Where does it take place?
   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 music room (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the washroom
2. 2.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
3. 3.What kind of story is this?
   Dad sneezes so hard that all the birthday candles blow out early. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not show off.
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani.
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is angry? (a) Imran gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (b) Imran’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (c) Imran was angry.
7. 7.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) a detective or suspects
8. 8.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lost our pencil box on the bus. (b) Fatima lost her pencil box on the bus. (c) I lost my pencil box on the bus.
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to bake a cake:
   First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) It is built higher up with a moat
11. 11.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
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) Saanvi (b) Fatima (c) Grandpa
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Windy Rangoli
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Simran’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) angry (b) tired (c) sad
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Run, the bus is leaving! shouted Priya. (b) “Run, the bus is leaving” shouted Priya. (c) “Run, the bus is leaving!” shouted Priya.
17. 17.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.
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Pema (b) Imran (c) Tenzin
19. 19.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 railway station
20. 20.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball” shouted Sneha. (b) “Catch the ball!” shouted Sneha. (c) Catch the ball! shouted Sneha.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    ___, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
24. 24.Which word rhymes with “pie”? (a) high (b) star (c) head
25. 25.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) brave escapes from danger (c) a missing thing or a secret
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Imran stayed up very late reading comics. (a) His comics went to school for him. (b) He was sleepy the next morning. (c) He woke up fresh at five o’clock.
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “May I borrow your eraser___” asked Tara. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
28. 28.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) stared (b) grabbed (c) sobbed
29. 29.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) an evil spell to break (c) exploring wild places
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.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.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
34. 34.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Riya packed her bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
35. 35.What makes the sound “cock-a-doodle-doo”? (a) a lion (b) a rooster (c) a visitor at the door
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) a new school (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the school gate
38. 38.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Pooja (b) Omkar (c) Pixie
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow down and do things carefully.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Hasty Squirrel

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