Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 196 · 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 the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Butterfly at the Window
3. 3.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (b) Simran shared her umbrella with a friend. (c) Vihaan shared his umbrella with a friend.
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cross the road:
   First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
   Then, look right, left and right again.
   ___, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
6. 6.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (c) He spread the grain out to get wet.
8. 8.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (c) My story is about a day at school.
10. 10.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
11. 11.Which strong verb means “walked quietly on your toes”? (a) plunged (b) tiptoed (c) nibbled
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Pongal morning (b) the city fair (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is scared? (a) Nisha was scared. (b) Tears filled Nisha’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (c) Nisha’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) okay (b) good (c) narrow
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where did you put my blue pencil” asked Pooja. (b) “Where did you put my blue pencil”? asked Pooja. (c) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Pooja.
16. 16.What makes the sound “hiss”? (a) a snake (b) a dog (c) a microwave
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
18. 18.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 earring is found beside a flower stand (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is sad? (a) Meera was sad. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Meera’s cheek. (c) Meera shivered and stamped her feet in the snow.
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) one stormy night (c) a tall building
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The tired dog snored like a tractor.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Which strong verb means “flew high in the sky”? (a) glanced (b) soared (c) blazed
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
28. 28.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Arjun ate five big laddoos one after the other. (a) His tummy felt very full. (b) He turned into a laddoo. (c) He felt hungrier than ever.
32. 32.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the railway station (b) on Craft Day (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
33. 33.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The temple bells ring softly” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Story About the Thing (c) Untitled Story Number One
35. 35.Which word rhymes with “tree”? (a) sea (b) snake (c) clay
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) drank (b) went (c) sipped
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) Homework is left at home
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Saanvi is hungry? (a) Saanvi’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (b) Saanvi was hungry. (c) Saanvi kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.

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