Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 208 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) fine (b) juicy (c) good
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Blue Lake
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is happy? (a) Fatima was happy. (b) Fatima’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (c) Fatima hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
4. 4.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) Escape from Crocodile River
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
6. 6.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
7. 7.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) an evil spell to break (c) exploring wild places
8. 8.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They forgot how to play. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They played well and won the match.
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A wicked spell turns a princess into a parrot until a kind boy frees her. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) good (b) sour (c) nice
11. 11.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The balloon burst with a pop.” (a) burst (b) pop (c) balloon
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Priya. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
14. 14.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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
15. 15.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Late Train (c) The Flat Tyre
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    ___, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) the farmer (b) the lion (c) the buffalo
20. 20.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
21. 21.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) the fox (b) the lamb (c) the firefly
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
23. 23.What kind of story is this?
    Mountain climbers race to reach the top before the snow storm. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I decorated my cake with cherries.” (a) third person (b) first person
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) ran (b) went (c) dashed
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) the music school (c) one rainy morning
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) bitter (c) sweet
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) the vegetable market (c) one foggy morning
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
33. 33.What makes the sound “buzz”? (a) a bee (b) a jump into a pool (c) a clock
34. 34.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Take two slices of bread. (c) Cover it with the other slice and eat.
35. 35.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
36. 36.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) shimmering (b) okay (c) nice

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