Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 24 · 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 sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
3. 3.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The pakoras ___ in the hot oil.” (a) honk (b) sizzle (c) click
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Fallen Sparrow
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) The baker fixes one letter in icing (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
9. 9.Read the story. When 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) on a Tuesday evening (b) one rainy morning (c) on a Friday afternoon
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
11. 11.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) brave (c) soft
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.Which strong verb means “jumped high or far”? (a) hurled (b) stared (c) leapt
15. 15.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young ant tried to carry a big leaf across a stream by itself and kept falling in. The old ant called the whole line of ants to help. Together they turned the leaf into a bridge, and the young ant learnt how much easier it is together. (a) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Be happy with what you have.
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) A Puppy in the Storm
17. 17.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (b) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (c) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her.
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) The phone went to sleep in a bed. (b) The battery filled up by itself. (c) She plugged the phone in to charge.
20. 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the art room (b) one breezy evening (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Pongal morning (b) during a dry summer (c) on a long car trip
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The Lucky Marble (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Broken Swing
25. 25.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
26. 26.What makes the sound “quack”? (a) a duck (b) a horse (c) an owl
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) rope (b) scraped (c) rough
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) blooming (b) okay (c) fine
29. 29.What kind of story is this?
    An enchanted mango tree grants one wish to whoever is kind to it. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
30. 30.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (c) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Anjali (b) Saanvi (c) Appa
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (b) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) cactus (b) spiky (c) pricked
37. 37.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 highway (b) the hill road (c) Nani’s orchard
38. 38.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Write a message inside.
39. 39.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) clues to follow (c) jokes that make you laugh
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids