Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 184 · 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 sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (b) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside. (c) Priya tied her shoelaces and ran outside.
2. 2.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A tiny snail climbs the wall (b) Peacocks spread their tails (c) Children splash in muddy lanes
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “wrote” in this sentence?
   “Ishaan wrote a phone number on his hand.” (a) sipped (b) gobbled (c) scribbled
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) touch
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (c) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane.
6. 6.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Sandcastle
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one summer holiday (b) one foggy morning (c) one quiet Sunday
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (c) The train left the station at nine.
9. 9.Which strong verb means “scattered tiny bits over something”? (a) scribbled (b) sprinkled (c) sipped
10. 10.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The firefighters heard the alarm ring. (a) They went back to sleep. (b) They jumped into the fire engine. (c) The fire engine drove off without wheels.
11. 11.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
12. 12.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is bored? (a) Kavya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Kavya was bored. (c) Kavya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
13. 13.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kavya hid her diary under the pillow.” (a) first person (b) third person
14. 14.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Fatima (b) Priya (c) Mr Reddy
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
17. 17.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Zoya (b) Fatima (c) Uncle Jacob
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
19. 19.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) puppy (b) gate (c) woof
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) Stuck in the Lift
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
23. 23.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Press your thumb in and shape the pot. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free.
25. 25.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
27. 27.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Farhan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) telling (b) showing
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (b) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Science Day (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) the school bus
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the zebra (b) the crow (c) the cook
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) nibbled (b) ate (c) had
36. 36.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Her train was three hours late. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station.
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) dazzling
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) peacock (c) shimmering
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Elephant Who Stayed (c) The Snail and the Beetle

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