Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 28 · 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.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Elephant and the Woodpecker (b) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (c) The Crow Who Wasted Water
3. 3.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Walk straight across the road.
4. 4.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) What would you do if your shadow ran away?
5. 5.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (c) Many hands make light work.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Rahul?
   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) creative (b) lazy (c) selfish
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) The old well had dried up, and people had no water.
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A boat starts to leak (b) a new school (c) after the lunch bell
10. 10.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gloomy cave echoed with our voices.” (a) echoed (b) gloomy (c) cave
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    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) greedy (b) hard-working (c) rude
14. 14.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The puppy gave a happy ___ at the gate.” (a) thud (b) whoosh (c) woof
15. 15.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) clues to follow (c) brave escapes from danger
16. 16.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) clouds (b) puffy (c) floated
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Be happy with what you have.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) A long snake was curled up near the door. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it.
20. 20.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) An apple fell from the pot the next day. (b) A small green shoot came up. (c) The seed became a bicycle.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Rude Buffalo (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
23. 23.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Maria rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.” (a) sad (b) cold (c) tired
25. 25.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The ducks quack noisily near the pond.” (a) quack (b) ducks (c) pond
26. 26.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “An owl gave a hoot from the banyan tree.” (a) hoot (b) owl (c) tree
27. 27.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) sour (b) sweet (c) bitter
28. 28.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Torn Page (c) The Late Train
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil___” asked Vihaan. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
32. 32.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) Arjun (b) Kunal (c) Pooja
33. 33.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) a lane in Kochi (b) the vegetable market (c) his rooftop
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
35. 35.Which word rhymes with “cold”? (a) log (b) fish (c) gold
36. 36.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) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Flat Tyre
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I miss my grandma so much”, sobbed Yash. (b) “I miss my grandma so much,” sobbed Yash. (c) “I miss my grandma so much” sobbed Yash.
38. 38.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
39. 39.Which strong verb means “walked unsteadily, almost falling”? (a) munched (b) staggered (c) whispered
40. 40.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Patient Kingfisher (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Sparrows’ Nest

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