Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 291 · 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.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
   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) grateful (b) lazy (c) careless
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) A Friend at Lunch
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The microwave gave a beep when the milk was hot.” (a) microwave (b) milk (c) beep
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Dadi (b) Manav (c) Simran
7. 7.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “teacher”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
9. 9.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
   “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) tossed (b) scrubbed (c) fluttered
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
11. 11.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) tiny (b) weak (c) strong
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    ___, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
13. 13.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman.
14. 14.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) fiery
15. 15.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Blue paint spills over a poster (b) one quiet Sunday (c) the beach
16. 16.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) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened.
17. 17.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) the vegetable market (c) one summer holiday
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Use your brain, not just your strength. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) lake (b) reflected (c) glassy
21. 21.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the music room (b) the village square (c) her building
22. 22.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) slammed (c) hurled
23. 23.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) towered (b) gigantic (c) tree
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The snail felt slimy on my palm.
26. 26.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The little flames went out. (b) The candles blew back at Zoya. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
27. 27.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his classroom (b) the washroom (c) the school gate
28. 28.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Roll it into a ball. (c) Knead the clay until it is soft.
29. 29.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the frog (b) the young cuckoo (c) the other birds
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) nice (b) cuddly (c) okay
33. 33.Which strong verb means “flew high in the sky”? (a) whispered (b) soared (c) gulped
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “ran” in this sentence?
    “The two friends ran to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) grabbed (b) glanced (c) raced
35. 35.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Mr Iyer (b) Fatima (c) Pooja
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere.
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) early one Saturday (b) one spring afternoon (c) on a festive night
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Imran (b) Kavya (c) Vihaan
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall

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