Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 230 · 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 so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
4. 4.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   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) the mouse (b) the bat (c) the cat
5. 5.What makes the sound “quack”? (a) a horse (b) a duck (c) thunder
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) one cloudy evening (b) one Monday morning (c) on Annual Day
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Meera?
   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) unkind (b) careless (c) generous
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) the fox (b) the young bear (c) the bees
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A snail and a beetle raced to the top of a mango tree. The beetle zoomed up, then stopped again and again to nap on the leaves. The snail kept climbing and reached the top first. The surprised beetle learnt that steady effort beats speed. (a) the beetle (b) the bat (c) the snail
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a long car trip (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) one windy afternoon
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
16. 16.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Lost Yak (b) The Runaway Goat (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
17. 17.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We painted our room a bright yellow. (b) Priya painted her room a bright yellow. (c) I painted my room a bright yellow.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box.
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
20. 20.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) slammed (b) trudged (c) gobbled
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is hungry? (a) Tenzin was hungry. (b) Tenzin froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Tenzin licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.
22. 22.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Journey to the Snowy Peak (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) The Detective Dog
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Neel (b) Mr Bose (c) Meher
24. 24.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
25. 25.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He asked the clouds to come back next year. (b) He spread the grain out to get wet. (c) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Always tell the truth.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (c) The Langur and the Rumour
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
34. 34.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
35. 35.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Stars blink one by one” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Did you know our school has a secret door? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
37. 37.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) the beach (b) the wedding hall (c) the art room
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The window is opened to let it out
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
40. 40.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then

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