Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 177 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
3. 3.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Wishing Well of Gold (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) Journey to the Snowy Peak
4. 4.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) gigantic (b) good (c) fine
5. 5.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) the sparrow (b) the snake (c) the peacock
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
8. 8.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) mango (c) buzz
9. 9.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Mrs Rao (b) Pooja (c) Ananya
10. 10.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Mrs Bose (b) Vihaan (c) Tara
11. 11.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) rude (b) careless (c) honest
12. 12.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Ants and the Big Leaf
13. 13.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) happy (b) scared (c) hungry
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    ___, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, 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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) did (c) ate
18. 18.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) horse (b) stable (c) neigh
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
20. 20.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel was angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    A team climbs a snowy mountain as a storm blows in. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one hot afternoon (b) the city fair (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Riya (b) Pixie (c) Ishaan
24. 24.What kind of story is this?
    A secret note is found in an old library book. Who wrote it? (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) mystery story
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
29. 29.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) mighty (b) lion (c) roar
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I helped my father wash the car.” (a) third person (b) first person
31. 31.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the cat (b) the zebra (c) the mouse
34. 34.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kavya (b) Priya (c) Bholu
35. 35.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) fast (b) loud (c) slow
36. 36.Which word rhymes with “blouse”? (a) jog (b) guitar (c) house
37. 37.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) The Case of the Missing Laddoos
39. 39.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The puppy gave a happy ___ at the gate.” (a) quack (b) clang (c) woof
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree

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