Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 231 · 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. When 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) early one Saturday (b) one Sunday evening (c) one foggy morning
2. 2.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Arjun lost his pencil box on the bus. (b) Rohan lost his pencil box on the bus. (c) I lost my pencil box on the bus.
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) one sunny morning (b) during a dry summer (c) one Sunday evening
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) sight
5. 5.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
   “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) sprinkled (b) wandered (c) leapt
6. 6.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) on Science Day (b) after the lunch bell (c) one quiet Sunday
7. 7.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) during the Christmas holidays (b) the railway station (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to bake a cake:
   First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   ___, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
10. 10.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the colony park (b) the back yard (c) the hill road
11. 11.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The cat sat on the warm mat.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We counted the coins in our piggy bank. (b) Vihaan counted the coins in his piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
13. 13.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) Keep your promises. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please___” asked Dev. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
15. 15.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Butterflies dance on the breeze (b) The puddles shine like mirrors (c) The old banyan tree
16. 16.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) The Great Jungle Trek (c) Ten Giggling Goats
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) baa (b) window (c) yellow
18. 18.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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A lift stops between two floors
19. 19.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) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) ran (b) dashed (c) made
21. 21.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Riya. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Riya. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Riya.
24. 24.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) mighty (b) lion (c) roar
25. 25.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The lake sparkled under the full moon.
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “dish”? (a) play (b) blouse (c) wish
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) spiky
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Do not make fun of others.
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The microphone stops working before her song
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Whose Puppy? (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Kitten on the Roof
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I have lost my favourite teddy,” ___ Saanvi. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
33. 33.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Joseph packed his bag for the school trip.” (a) first person (b) third person
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (b) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (b) It hid and growled at its owner. (c) It made its owner a cup of tea.
36. 36.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) Arjun (b) Saanvi (c) Pema
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) plunged (b) raced (c) soared
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (c) We heard the train whistle far away.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.

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