Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 288 · 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 sentence is a simile? (a) Kabir finished his homework early. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
2. 2.Read the story. Which word best describes Saanvi?
   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) careless (b) helpful (c) greedy
3. 3.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Slipped Chain
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The steaming soup filled our bowls.” (a) steaming (b) filled (c) soup
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Vihaan (b) Kavya (c) Moti
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
14. 14.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Bees hum near the pond” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
15. 15.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) slammed (b) tumbled (c) wandered
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Butterfly at the Window
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) fine (b) gloomy (c) nice
19. 19.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Tenzin (b) Uncle Jacob (c) Nisha
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) gigantic (b) tree (c) towered
22. 22.What kind of story is this?
    A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The narrow road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) road (c) twisted
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
25. 25.What kind of story is this?
    A magic flute makes every animal in the kingdom dance. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
28. 28.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (b) I opened my lunch box and smiled. (c) Ishaan opened his lunch box and smiled.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
32. 32.Which strong verb means “cleaned by rubbing hard”? (a) munched (b) gobbled (c) scrubbed
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) good (b) sticky (c) okay
34. 34.What kind of story is this?
    A secret code on the back of a photo leads to a hidden key. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) funny story
35. 35.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
38. 38.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The rooster crowed cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn.” (a) dawn (b) rooster (c) cock-a-doodle-doo
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) Hard work brings its reward. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It began to melt and drip. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It flew away like a bird.

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