Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 211 · 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) her balcony (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) one warm evening
2. 2.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Stop that runaway goat___” shouted Nisha. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Kavya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wrap a present:
   First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
   ___, fold the paper around the gift.
   Next, stick the edges with tape.
   Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Maria was really angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) chilli (b) made (c) fiery
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
11. 11.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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) selfish (b) calm (c) lazy
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Do not show off. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
13. 13.What kind of story is this?
    A parrot copies the teacher and gives the whole class a silly holiday. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Meera grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) tired (b) happy (c) scared
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) whoosh (b) vroom (c) meow
17. 17.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
18. 18.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Who would steal a whole bus? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
19. 19.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) the bakery (b) a lane in Kochi (c) a tall building
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) shaggy
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) table (c) pop
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
25. 25.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) Climb to the Clouds
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Watch out for that car!” ___ Tenzin. (a) giggled (b) whispered (c) shouted
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) came (b) drank (c) sipped
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) the mother goat (b) the kid (c) the horse
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) third person (b) first person
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) the old owl (b) the little langur (c) the tiger
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My best friend is moving away,” sobbed Saanvi. (b) “My best friend is moving away” sobbed Saanvi. (c) “My best friend is moving away”, sobbed Saanvi.
35. 35.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) mysterious (b) fine (c) nice
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
38. 38.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Ananya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Keep your promises.
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Lost Earring (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Slipped Chain

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