Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 222 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make tea:
   ___, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
   Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
   Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Greed can make you lose everything.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Simran. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) asked
5. 5.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Look right, left and right again. (b) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (c) Walk straight across the road.
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Tenzin folded his arms and glared at his brother.” (a) cold (b) angry (c) bored
8. 8.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Neel flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) Aarav flew his kite from the rooftop.
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is sad? (a) Imran sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing. (b) Imran laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Imran was sad.
10. 10.What makes the sound “roar”? (a) a lion (b) pakoras in hot oil (c) a visitor at the door
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The Snake in the Shed (b) The Dry Well (c) The Late Train
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one quiet Sunday (b) the art room (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie.
15. 15.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) plunged (b) scrubbed (c) soared
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond.
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) The Silent Microphone (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Flat Tyre
18. 18.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) silly mix-ups (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) jokes that make you laugh
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) okay (b) good (c) fiery
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The crowd cheered loudly for our team.
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) okay (b) gloomy (c) good
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Slipped Chain
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Ishaan (b) Meera (c) Tenzin
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) Tara (b) Mr Nair (c) Vihaan
25. 25.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Riya lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Aarav lit his diya on Diwali night.
26. 26.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Torn Page
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 science fair (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the art room
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The Silent Microphone (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right.
30. 30.What kind of story is this?
    A magic comb turns every tangle in a girl’s hair into gold thread. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) stale
33. 33.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) click (c) quickly
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is bored? (a) Priya drummed her fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Priya was bored. (c) Priya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner.
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Maria gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
    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) patient (b) unkind (c) greedy
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (b) Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (c) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there.

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