Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 270 · 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 written in first person or third person?
   “Kabir rode his new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Nani’s orchard (b) the school garden (c) the school library
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) on a Wednesday evening (b) one rainy morning (c) one summer holiday
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
5. 5.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A cat on the wall (b) A brown sparrow builds a nest (c) The wind plays with my long hair
6. 6.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Vihaan climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (b) Aarav climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (c) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “What time does the train leave?” ___ Aarav. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
9. 9.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Arjun’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) tired (b) sad (c) scared
10. 10.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Soft snow on the hills (b) Snowflakes land on my warm nose (c) Green parrots chatter all day
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Muddy Uniform (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Lost Earring
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) walked (b) did (c) staggered
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “We walked home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) whispered (c) tossed
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which strong verb means “cried noisily”? (a) slammed (b) nibbled (c) sobbed
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) boat – bread (b) red – bread (c) red – gold
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
21. 21.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Simran. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A parrot heard the hen’s secret and shouted it to the whole farm. The hen was hurt, and no animal told the parrot anything again. The lonely parrot learnt to think before it spoke. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Think before you speak.
23. 23.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Story About the Thing
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) pull (c) lemon
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “put” in this sentence?
    “Nani put sugar over the hot pancakes.” (a) strolled (b) trudged (c) sprinkled
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (c) A whistle blew at the start of the race.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
30. 30.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Meera heard her name on the loudspeaker.” (a) first person (b) third person
31. 31.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) A Puppy in the Storm
32. 32.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 a long car trip (b) on Craft Day (c) on a hot summer night
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) “Never feed a dragon after dark,” said Grandpa. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the exam has begun”, whispered Diya. (b) Shh, the exam has begun, whispered Diya. (c) “Shh, the exam has begun,” whispered Diya.
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) cuddly
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The medicine had a bitter taste. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) staggered (c) trudged
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (c) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya!
40. 40.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Find an old sock.

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