Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 188 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not make fun of others.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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 science fair (b) his classroom (c) the front step
4. 4.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold it into a triangle shape. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
5. 5.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Lazy Bullock
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on bake sale day (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) her grandpa’s flat
7. 7.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) got (c) flew
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) speckled (b) fine (c) good
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Story About the Thing
10. 10.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
11. 11.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The ducks ___ noisily near the pond.” (a) quack (b) baa (c) crackle
12. 12.Which word rhymes with “moon”? (a) fold (b) ring (c) spoon
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
14. 14.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Ishaan. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a ___.” (a) chirp (b) splash (c) meow
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I fed my goldfish before school.” (a) third person (b) first person
17. 17.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Broken Swing
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (c) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk.
19. 19.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Imran (b) Kavya (c) Dev
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) The Ball in the Pond
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 backwaters (b) the playground (c) a lane in Kochi
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Maria’s cheek.” (a) telling (b) showing
26. 26.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Bees hum near the pond (b) The temple bells ring softly (c) Little ants march on
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “pie”? (a) sky (b) bake (c) bold
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) walked (b) staggered (c) made
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
30. 30.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) Draw a picture on the front.
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) lemon (b) pull (c) sour
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Lost at the Fair
33. 33.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Put the can back in its place.
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The cricket ball splashes into a pond” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
37. 37.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The thunder went boom over the hills.” (a) hills (b) boom (c) thunder
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) horse (b) neigh (c) stable
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground.

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