Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 239 · 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 is the best title for it?
   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) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Late Train (c) The Shy Singer
2. 2.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
   “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) blazed (b) slammed (c) trudged
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   First, wet your toothbrush.
   ___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a sparrow (b) a clock (c) a cat
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is tired? (a) Sahil was tired. (b) Sahil’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (c) Sahil’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.
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.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Hot pakoras on a plate (b) Stars blink one by one (c) The puddles shine like mirrors
9. 9.Read the story. When 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) one cloudy evening (b) one spring afternoon (c) early one Saturday
10. 10.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kangaroo”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Maria helped her father wash the car.” (a) first person (b) third person
13. 13.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The wind went ___ through the trees.” (a) chirp (b) crackle (c) whoosh
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) knock (b) chair (c) pencil
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) tiny (b) carried (c) ant
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) touch
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
18. 18.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (c) The tree shook Riya back.
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) selfish (b) unkind (c) sensible
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
24. 24.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep trying and you will succeed.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
25. 25.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) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
26. 26.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Imran (b) Riya (c) Gita
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “cat”? (a) boat (b) knee (c) bat
28. 28.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “pencil”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Grab the rope!” ___ Sneha. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) Every Drop Counts (c) Untitled Story Number One
32. 32.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
33. 33.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school garden (b) the washroom (c) his hill village
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is angry? (a) Sneha sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (b) Sneha was angry. (c) Sneha folded her arms and glared at her brother.
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
37. 37.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) This Is My Story
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Lucky Marble (c) A Puppy in the Storm
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Manav is angry? (a) Manav kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Manav was angry. (c) Manav’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.

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