Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 285 · 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 strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
   “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) raced (b) muttered (c) gulped
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
3. 3.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write the address and stick a stamp. (b) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (c) Drop it in the post box.
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (b) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Yash. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) asked
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crispy (b) good (c) fine
10. 10.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The scissors went snip as Mum cut the thread.” (a) scissors (b) thread (c) snip
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) Vihaan finished his jigsaw puzzle at last.
13. 13.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The traffic jam was a long metal snake.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.What makes the sound “neigh”? (a) a horse (b) a jump into a pool (c) a rooster
17. 17.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.
18. 18.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A brown sparrow builds a nest (b) Diyas glow at night (c) Waves carry shells to the shore
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
20. 20.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one Monday morning (b) one hot afternoon (c) one busy morning
21. 21.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Grandma hums an old sweet song” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
22. 22.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) the kitten (b) the zebra (c) the owl doctor
23. 23.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tree”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) good (b) fine (c) booming
27. 27.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
28. 28.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Do not show off.
29. 29.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My father bought a new umbrella.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
    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) patient (b) unkind (c) rude
35. 35.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) Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters.
36. 36.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) a dangerous journey (c) magic, spells or wishes
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
38. 38.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
40. 40.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) The moon, round and white

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