Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 267 · 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 start of the story. What happens next?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
2. 2.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (b) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
3. 3.Which word fits the gap best?
   “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Zoya. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
4. 4.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Kiran (b) Aarav (c) Tara
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Imran painted his room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
8. 8.Read the story. When does it take place?
   On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) on bake sale day (b) on Craft Day (c) one summer holiday
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) got (b) threw (c) hurled
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a festive night (b) during a dry summer (c) on a crowded evening
11. 11.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Manav. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
14. 14.Read the story. Which word best describes Pooja?
    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) kind (b) lazy (c) unkind
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) angry (c) scared
16. 16.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Meera packed her bag for the school trip. (b) Kabir packed his bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
17. 17.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ms Gill (b) Diya (c) Aarav
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass bounced up to the ceiling. (b) The glass turned into a mango. (c) The glass broke into many pieces.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
21. 21.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Joseph (b) Rohan (c) Ananya
22. 22.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is happy? (a) Tears filled Aarav’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Aarav beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (c) Aarav was happy.
24. 24.Which sense does this line use?
    “The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
25. 25.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fold the paper around the gift. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
26. 26.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Snail and the Beetle
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Posters help the owner find the puppy
29. 29.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Day Dad Sneezed (b) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
32. 32.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make tea:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
    ___, pour in milk and add some sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
36. 36.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Pooja fed her goldfish before school. (c) Ananya fed her goldfish before school.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) one bright morning (c) the town hall
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Aisha (b) Uncle Ravi (c) Yash
40. 40.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Riya cycled to the market with her cousin.” (a) third person (b) first person

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