Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 18 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) shell – wing (b) swing – wing (c) swing – rat
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
5. 5.Read the story. Which word best describes Tenzin?
   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) selfish (b) unkind (c) caring
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) slurp (c) chair
7. 7.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The thunder crashed and roared. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
9. 9.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Arjun found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (c) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.
10. 10.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Das (b) Aarav (c) Rohan
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (b) Fatima lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Kabir?
    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) greedy (b) clever (c) selfish
14. 14.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The horse gave a ___ in the stable.” (a) whoosh (b) neigh (c) splash
15. 15.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) the front step (b) his hill village (c) the village square
16. 16.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
17. 17.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) the pot (b) the cow (c) the crow
18. 18.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) okay (b) good (c) narrow
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Manav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa.” (a) happy (b) cold (c) tired
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk?
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet”, giggled Riya. (b) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet” giggled Riya. (c) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” giggled Riya.
26. 26.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The lazy cow chews and chews” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
27. 27.What kind of story is this?
    Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
28. 28.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 watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
29. 29.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “apple”? (a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 3
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
31. 31.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 train is three hours late (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
32. 32.Which word rhymes with “jar”? (a) tray (b) far (c) book
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) the river (b) the zebra (c) the two monkeys
35. 35.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The village well has dried up (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
36. 36.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Waves carry shells to the shore (b) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (c) Hot chai in a cup
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is hungry? (a) Neel sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Neel was hungry. (c) Neel licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) the muddy lane (c) one spring morning

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