Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 258 · 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.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Simran was really bored.” (a) showing (b) telling
2. 2.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Detective Dog (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) The Wishing Well of Gold
3. 3.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Kabir fed his goldfish before school. (c) Sahil fed his goldfish before school.
4. 4.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bee – mouse (b) house – mouse (c) house – dish
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
6. 6.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) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
7. 7.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Use your brain, not just your strength. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Princess and the Spell (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
9. 9.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) the playground (b) his classroom (c) a new school
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
11. 11.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) a duck (b) an owl (c) a horse
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Missing Tiffin (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Shy Singer
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria finished her jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Kabir finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last.
14. 14.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) came (b) shut (c) slammed
15. 15.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her grandpa’s flat (b) one Sunday evening (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil?” ___ Kavya. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the colony park (b) the back yard (c) the school hall
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The alarm button brings help (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Tiptoe so the tiger does not wake___” whispered Kabir. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Keep your promises.
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) achoo (c) happy
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Grab the rope___” shouted Kabir. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
25. 25.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
26. 26.What kind of story is this?
    The laddoos keep vanishing from the kitchen, and nobody knows who is taking them. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) green (c) sizzle
28. 28.Which word rhymes with “car”? (a) white (b) star (c) key
29. 29.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
30. 30.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Kunal (b) Tenzin (c) Diya
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) stale (b) fine (c) good
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
33. 33.What kind of story is this?
    Shipwrecked children build a hut and explore an island. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) gulped (b) blazed (c) trudged
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
37. 37.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Farhan (b) Mr Iyer (c) Sneha
39. 39.Which strong verb means “spoke very softly”? (a) whispered (b) munched (c) slammed
40. 40.Read the story. Which word best describes Vihaan?
    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) rude (b) selfish (c) sensible

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