Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 197 · 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.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Tuesday evening (b) the school hall (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
3. 3.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “May I borrow your eraser___” asked Riya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
5. 5.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) The alarm button brings help
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once.
7. 7.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) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk.
8. 8.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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 Lost Earring (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The stale bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) bread (b) stale (c) crumbled
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
11. 11.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is scared? (a) Arjun was scared. (b) Arjun froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Arjun kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Where do lost socks really go? (c) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond.
13. 13.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Believe in yourself.
14. 14.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I fed my goldfish before school.” (a) third person (b) first person
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) tick-tock (b) click (c) meow
16. 16.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fun – bun (b) fun – frog (c) coat – bun
17. 17.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “We heard a loud ___ at the front door.” (a) croak (b) knock (c) crunch
18. 18.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Yash felt very hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
19. 19.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) We planted a mango tree in the garden. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Kabir. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
22. 22.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby read the newspaper. (c) The baby cooked a big dinner.
23. 23.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Catch the ball!” ___ Manav. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
24. 24.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
25. 25.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
    “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) whispered (b) sobbed (c) crept
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
27. 27.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Mr Bose (b) Yash (c) Manav
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) hard (c) fluffy
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (b) Manav watered his tulsi plant every morning. (c) We watered our tulsi plant every morning.
30. 30.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We painted our room a bright yellow. (b) I painted my room a bright yellow. (c) Imran painted his room a bright yellow.
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) showing (b) telling
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) Where do lost socks really go?
34. 34.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) got (c) spoke
35. 35.Which strong verb means “walked around with no plan”? (a) soared (b) plunged (c) wandered
36. 36.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Saanvi rode her new bicycle round the block. (b) Aryan rode his new bicycle round the block. (c) I rode my new bicycle round the block.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
38. 38.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) did (b) nibbled (c) ate
39. 39.What kind of story is this?
    A boy wakes up and does everything backwards, even eating dessert first. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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