Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 262 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (b) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow. (c) She tripped and stopped to tie it.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
5. 5.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
6. 6.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) characters doing daft things (b) surviving a storm or a flood (c) magic, spells or wishes
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
8. 8.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) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Do not waste what you have.
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Buzz! A huge bee landed on my nose.
10. 10.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a ___.” (a) slurp (b) chirp (c) quack
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
12. 12.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (b) Kabir flew his kite from the rooftop. (c) Ishaan flew his kite from the rooftop.
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
15. 15.What kind of story is this?
    A secret note is found in an old library book. Who wrote it? (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
16. 16.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Dry Well
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) yellow (c) chirp
18. 18.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) tossed (b) scribbled (c) tumbled
19. 19.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Who painted this lovely picture?” ___ Aisha. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
20. 20.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) Untitled Story Number One
21. 21.Read the story. Which word best describes Aarav?
    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) determined (b) unkind (c) careless
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) cock-a-doodle-doo (c) tall
24. 24.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Peacocks spread their tails (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) Soft snow on the hills
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Torn Page (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
27. 27.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Manav’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) scared (b) tired (c) cold
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is sad? (a) Arjun drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Arjun was sad. (c) Arjun’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
29. 29.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
30. 30.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Fill the watering can at the tap. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
35. 35.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Spelling Bee (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
36. 36.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav watered his tulsi plant every morning. (b) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (c) Simran watered her tulsi plant every morning.
39. 39.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) stole (b) cheeky (c) monkey
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The mouse ate the corner of the cheese.” (a) nibbled (b) blazed (c) giggled

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