Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 182 · 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.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the can back in its place. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
2. 2.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The microwave gave a ___ when the milk was hot.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) neigh (c) beep
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees.
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (b) Sneha lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) speckled (b) good (c) okay
7. 7.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
8. 8.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Hee hee, that clown has a red nose, giggled Tara. (b) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” giggled Tara. (c) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose” giggled Tara.
9. 9.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) the school library (c) one Monday morning
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 hard word makes her mind go blank (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    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) Be happy with what you have. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
13. 13.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sun – car (b) far – moon (c) far – car
14. 14.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
15. 15.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) Everyone sings along with her (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
18. 18.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) Bholu (b) Priya (c) Fatima
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) fluffy (c) soft
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
24. 24.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Ananya. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) giggled
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) on a busy Monday (c) the highway
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Do not tell anyone about the party, whispered Ananya. (b) “Do not tell anyone about the party”, whispered Ananya. (c) “Do not tell anyone about the party,” whispered Ananya.
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    ___, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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) greedy (b) calm (c) unkind
30. 30.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) the railway station (b) her building (c) the school library
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the bakery (b) on a Wednesday evening (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
36. 36.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tara’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) angry
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The box is found under the last seat
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
39. 39.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her flat in Pune (b) his hill village (c) the beach
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun watered the drooping plant every day for a week. (a) The plant dried up even more. (b) The plant flew out of its pot. (c) Its leaves stood up green and fresh again.

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