Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 218 · 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. Which is the best title for it?
   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) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Torn Page (c) The Ball in the Pond
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) okay (c) nice
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Simran?
   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) unkind (b) selfish (c) gentle
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) smell
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ clouds floated across the sky.” (a) puffy (b) nice (c) good
6. 6.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Catch the ball!” ___ Dev. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) giggled
7. 7.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We flew our kite from the rooftop. (b) Tenzin flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) I flew my kite from the rooftop.
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The alarm button brings help
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The alarm button brings help (b) The box is found under the last seat (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman.
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) crunch (c) pencil
15. 15.Which strong verb means “looked for a long time without moving”? (a) strolled (b) trudged (c) stared
16. 16.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is cold? (a) Riya was cold. (b) Riya counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Riya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) neigh (c) green
19. 19.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
20. 20.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I decorated my cake with cherries. (b) Ishaan decorated his cake with cherries. (c) Yash decorated his cake with cherries.
21. 21.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) went (b) stared (c) looked
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    ___, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a long car trip (b) one cloudy evening (c) on a Friday afternoon
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Do not tell anyone about the party,” whispered Aisha. (b) “Do not tell anyone about the party” whispered Aisha. (c) “Do not tell anyone about the party”, whispered Aisha.
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The road ate the ice cream. (b) The ice cream melted on the road. (c) The ice cream jumped back into the cone.
26. 26.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a magic object (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) silly mix-ups
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) chair (c) oink
28. 28.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
29. 29.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Day When Something Happened
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) How do you catch a cloud in a jar?
31. 31.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) on competition day (b) one stormy night (c) on a festive night
32. 32.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) roar (b) mighty (c) lion
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The leaves turned brown and dry. (b) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (c) The plant grew taller and greener than ever.
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Neel. (b) Watch out for that car! shouted Neel. (c) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Neel.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball!” shouted Nisha. (b) “Catch the ball” shouted Nisha. (c) Catch the ball! shouted Nisha.
37. 37.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Shy Singer
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The chubby baby giggled in the cot.” (a) baby (b) giggled (c) chubby

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