Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 232 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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 (b) Manav (c) Farhan
3. 3.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond.
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Nisha (b) Ananya (c) Mrs Bose
5. 5.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Muddy Uniform
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Officer Kaur (b) Tenzin (c) Vihaan
7. 7.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
8. 8.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Manav painted his room a bright yellow. (b) Zoya painted her room a bright yellow. (c) I painted my room a bright yellow.
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is sad? (a) Imran could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Imran’s cheek. (c) Imran was sad.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Riya pushed her little sister on the swing. (b) Arjun pushed his little sister on the swing. (c) I pushed my little sister on the swing.
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
12. 12.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
    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) rude (b) patient (c) greedy
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be grateful to those who help you.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Cat Who Said Sorry (c) The Ungrateful Camel
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Aunt Lata (b) Zoya (c) Aryan
15. 15.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Neel (b) Yash (c) Uncle Ravi
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Torn Page (c) The Windy Rangoli
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
19. 19.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Why is the sky blue___” asked Imran. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school garden (b) her balcony (c) Nani’s orchard
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a ___.” (a) vroom (b) moo (c) splash
23. 23.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) cheeky
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) This Is My Story (c) Every Drop Counts
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” ___ Fatima. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
28. 28.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) the garden shed (b) the muddy lane (c) the sports ground
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) My little brother is a chatterbox. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
30. 30.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aisha hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) bored (b) happy (c) sad
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Manav. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) the little eagle (b) its father (c) the fox
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) nice (b) polished (c) okay
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him.
35. 35.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) Peacocks spread their tails (c) Hot pakoras on a plate
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The window is opened to let it out
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk.
38. 38.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
39. 39.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Diyas glow at night” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) crept (b) went (c) had

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