Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 227 · 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 word best describes Manav?
   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) careless (b) greedy (c) quick-thinking
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) walked (b) staggered (c) got
3. 3.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Ishaan. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) asked
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Kabir finished his homework early.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Which strong verb could replace “moved” in this sentence?
   “The baby moved across the carpet to her toy.” (a) slammed (b) crawled (c) munched
7. 7.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Aarav ___ at the clock and hurried out.” (a) went (b) looked (c) glanced
8. 8.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Priya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) hungry (b) angry (c) scared
9. 9.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) characters doing daft things
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
11. 11.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) The Ball in the Pond (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) Whose Puppy?
12. 12.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) a horse (b) a camera (c) a microwave
13. 13.What kind of story is this?
    Shipwrecked children build a hut and explore an island. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
14. 14.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) Finally (b) First (c) Next
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya studied hard for her maths test. (a) Her pencil did the test for her. (b) She answered most of the questions correctly. (c) She could not read the questions at all.
16. 16.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
18. 18.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) Mr Nair (b) Joseph (c) Tara
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 vegetable market (b) the highway (c) her building
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Meera (b) Mrs Bose (c) Sahil
21. 21.Which word fits the gap best?
    “What time does the train leave?” ___ Vihaan. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
22. 22.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The new shoes shone like stars. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Practice makes perfect.” (a) The Goat and the Wide Stream (b) The Langur and the Rumour (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
25. 25.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tortoise”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Dev heard his name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Neel heard his name on the loudspeaker.
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
30. 30.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.
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev.
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Lost at the Fair (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
33. 33.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Butterflies dance on the breeze” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
35. 35.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
    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) lazy (b) careless (c) careful
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children forgot to close the gate of the hen house. (a) The hens locked the gate themselves. (b) The hen house flew away. (c) The hens wandered out into the yard.
37. 37.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Ask everyone to smile. (c) Switch on the camera.
38. 38.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) exploring wild places (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) clues to follow
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “What time does the train leave?” ___ Ishaan. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed

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