Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 272 · 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 a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) brave escapes from danger
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) okay (b) shimmering (c) nice
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
   “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) grabbed (b) munched (c) stared
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a greeting card:
   First, fold a sheet of card in half.
   Then, draw a picture on the front.
   Next, write a message inside.
   ___, give the card to your friend. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   A magic flute makes every animal in the kingdom dance. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
6. 6.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) walked (b) strolled (c) went
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I saw a rainbow over the green fields.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) taste
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    ___, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Grandpa (b) Ishaan (c) Rohan
12. 12.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) A butterfly is trapped at a window (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
13. 13.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Ten Giggling Goats (b) The Giant’s Magic Flute (c) Stranded on Storm Island
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lake sparkled under the full moon.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) sight
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) pop (b) roar (c) woof
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
18. 18.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The Torn Page (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Broken Swing
19. 19.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Add tea leaves to the boiling water.
20. 20.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Blue Lake
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
23. 23.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Jealous Crow (b) The Buffalo and the Gate (c) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Neel (b) Arjun (c) Coach Iqbal
25. 25.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) good (b) speckled (c) fine
27. 27.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) pitter-patter (b) boom (c) crunch
28. 28.Which strong verb means “flew high in the sky”? (a) scribbled (b) soared (c) tiptoed
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) good (b) sour (c) fine
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
32. 32.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the baby is sleeping”, whispered Riya. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Riya. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Riya.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
34. 34.Which word rhymes with “cat”? (a) note (b) one (c) mat
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pond had lots of frogs.” (a) okay (b) muddy (c) nice
37. 37.What makes the sound “chirp”? (a) a sneeze (b) a sparrow (c) a visitor at the door
38. 38.What makes the sound “croak”? (a) a frog (b) a crisp papad (c) a microwave
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his rooftop (b) a tall building (c) the wedding hall

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