Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 250 · 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.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
2. 2.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Joseph cycled to the market with his cousin. (b) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (c) We cycled to the market with our cousin.
3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
4. 4.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) The Detective Dog
5. 5.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Dadi (b) Sahil (c) Maria
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is bored? (a) Nisha froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (b) Nisha counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (c) Nisha was bored.
7. 7.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Aryan could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.” (a) tired (b) bored (c) hungry
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it.
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The train left the station at nine.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
10. 10.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) The Silent Microphone
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
12. 12.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Your silly face makes me laugh, giggled Zoya. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Zoya. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Zoya.
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
15. 15.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I shared my umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slurp (b) slowly (c) happy
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha.
20. 20.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) his hill village (b) the highway (c) the town hall
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) nice (b) good (c) squishy
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Maria (b) Isha (c) Simran
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Dev (b) Saanvi (c) Maa
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
28. 28.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a long car trip (b) her flat in Pune (c) A new girl has no friends at lunch
29. 29.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Omkar?
    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) gentle (b) rude (c) careless
32. 32.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
35. 35.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) one Sunday evening (b) on Science Day (c) on a busy Monday
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
37. 37.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
40. 40.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ tree towered over the house.” (a) gigantic (b) nice (c) fine

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