Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 20 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice plants walked to the market. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one breezy evening (b) on Sports Day (c) one misty dawn
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (c) His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big!
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) pull (c) lemon
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is happy? (a) Ananya folded her arms and glared at her brother. (b) Ananya was happy. (c) Ananya grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) did (c) walked
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
11. 11.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) brave escapes from danger (c) clues to follow
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
13. 13.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Wednesday evening (b) the washroom (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) her building (c) the garden shed
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Maria (b) Kunal (c) Priya
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (c) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow.
19. 19.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) kind (c) tick-tock
20. 20.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A bean seed does not sprout
21. 21.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) came (b) peered (c) looked
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) pricked (b) cactus (c) spiky
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) the squirrel (b) the wind (c) the zebra
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The school building went on holiday. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The children went to school as usual.
25. 25.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 alarm button brings help (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) A lift stops between two floors
26. 26.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fold a sheet of card in half. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Write a message inside.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem 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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Many hands make light work.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The flames grew taller and brighter. (b) The little flames went out. (c) The candles blew back at Zoya.
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Blue Lake (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) The Fallen Sparrow
34. 34.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) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
36. 36.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) sprinkled (b) tiptoed (c) tumbled
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school library (b) the science fair (c) his hill village
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is tired? (a) Aryan was tired. (b) Aryan gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (c) Aryan rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa.

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