Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 233 · 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 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) in the dry season (b) on a hot summer night (c) one cloudy evening
2. 2.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
3. 3.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) Practice makes perfect. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Where did you put my blue pencil? asked Joseph. (b) “Where did you put my blue pencil” asked Joseph. (c) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Joseph.
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) fiery
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Aditi?
   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) determined (b) lazy (c) careless
7. 7.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) lazy (b) selfish (c) generous
8. 8.Read the story. When 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) one Sunday evening (b) one sunny morning (c) on a busy Monday
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat___” giggled Maria. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Flat Tyre (c) Some Things That Happened
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) the school bus (b) the bakery (c) the school library
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
17. 17.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) a ridiculous situation
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
19. 19.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) sun (b) golden (c) rose
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
24. 24.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
25. 25.Read the story. When 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) one Sunday evening (b) on Science Day (c) on a hot summer night
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The enormous elephant stomped across the river.” (a) enormous (b) elephant (c) stomped
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
29. 29.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Saanvi. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
31. 31.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The camera went click at the party.” (a) camera (b) party (c) click
32. 32.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
33. 33.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) Every Drop Counts (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Muddy Uniform
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) A Puppy in the Storm
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) The Langur and the Rumour
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) the cow (b) the hen (c) the parrot
40. 40.Read the story. Which word best describes Dev?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) greedy (b) honest (c) unkind

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