Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 193 · 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 fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) good (b) booming (c) nice
3. 3.Which strong verb means “burned brightly and fiercely”? (a) whispered (b) blazed (c) sipped
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “The village well has dried up” (a) The Dry Well (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Blue Lake
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Lakshmi?
   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) greedy (b) wise (c) careless
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
   “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) sipped (b) clutched (c) raced
10. 10.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) crept (b) hurled (c) staggered
11. 11.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kabir wrote a letter to his grandmother. (b) Yash wrote a letter to his grandmother. (c) I wrote a letter to my grandmother.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Simran?
    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. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) unkind (b) gentle (c) selfish
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He drove faster through the crossing.
16. 16.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) selfish (b) helpful (c) lazy
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Broken Swing (c) Whose Puppy?
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) drank (b) gulped (c) went
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kiran (b) Maria (c) Aarav
21. 21.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.
22. 22.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev was happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
24. 24.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The box is found under the last seat (b) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
25. 25.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Vihaan heard his name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Fatima heard her name on the loudspeaker.
26. 26.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is hungry? (a) Meera rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (b) Meera licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Meera was hungry.
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Saanvi (b) Ananya (c) Joseph
28. 28.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Fatima (b) Simran (c) Rahul
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Joseph drummed his fingers and stared at the clock.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (b) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Grab the rope___” shouted Saanvi. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) soared (b) tossed (c) munched
34. 34.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The old clock went ___ in the hall.” (a) sizzle (b) click (c) tick-tock
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
38. 38.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) a ridiculous situation (c) fairies, giants or dragons
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) meow (c) teacher
40. 40.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.

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