Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 195 · 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 is the best solution to this problem?
   “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The alarm button brings help (c) They put on the spare tyre together
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Pooja threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) telling (b) showing
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Seven Magic Wishes (b) The Burping Buffalo (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
7. 7.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
8. 8.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Mangoes in the sun” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
10. 10.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Stop that runaway goat!” ___ Imran. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
11. 11.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) baby (c) giggled
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
13. 13.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
15. 15.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) characters doing daft things
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
17. 17.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) cake – house (b) fun – snake (c) cake – snake
18. 18.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Stop that runaway goat” shouted Manav. (b) “Stop that runaway goat”! shouted Manav. (c) “Stop that runaway goat!” shouted Manav.
20. 20.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A butterfly is trapped at a window (b) his classroom (c) one busy morning
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd.
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The dry logs ___ in the campfire.” (a) crackle (b) click (c) meow
25. 25.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kavya cycled to the market with her cousin.” (a) first person (b) third person
26. 26.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) oink (b) meow (c) quack
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
28. 28.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
29. 29.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I opened my lunch box and smiled.” (a) third person (b) first person
30. 30.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) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
31. 31.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) colourful (b) kite (c) danced
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Vihaan. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) giggled
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Diya’s cheek.” (a) telling (b) showing
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) his classroom (c) a tall building
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) A whistle blew at the start of the race. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) nice (b) good (c) fluffy
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out

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