Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 189 · 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.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (b) It hid and growled at its owner. (c) It made its owner a cup of tea.
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
3. 3.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (b) The rice plants walked to the market. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “What time does the train leave?” ___ Tenzin. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) shimmering
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav watered his tulsi plant every morning. (b) Pooja watered her tulsi plant every morning. (c) I watered my tulsi plant every morning.
8. 8.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Mango Mystery (c) This Is My Story
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) tick-tock (c) slowly
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) happy (b) hungry (c) tired
16. 16.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Watch out for that car___” shouted Riya. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
18. 18.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Maria hid her diary under the pillow. (b) We hid our diary under the pillow. (c) I hid my diary under the pillow.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) white (b) black (c) noisy
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Nobody came to my party___” sobbed Ishaan. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is cold? (a) Meera was cold. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Meera’s cheek. (c) Meera’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap.
24. 24.Which word rhymes with “bee”? (a) bat (b) tray (c) knee
25. 25.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Ananya counted the coins in her piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
27. 27.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Put the books and pencil box in the bag.
28. 28.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) characters doing daft things (c) clues to follow
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
30. 30.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Morning bells ring out” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) They put on the spare tyre together
34. 34.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) went (b) stared (c) looked
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
37. 37.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Do not boast about yourself. (c) Forgive those who say sorry.
38. 38.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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) The puppy crept out and licked her hand.
39. 39.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) characters doing daft things
40. 40.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Draw a picture on the front. (c) Give the card to your friend.

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