Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 293 · 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.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Point it at your friends.
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the goat (b) the lion (c) the buffalo
3. 3.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) staggered (b) nibbled (c) sprinkled
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
5. 5.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We fed our goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Maria fed her goldfish before school.
6. 6.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Be grateful to those who help you. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
   One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) selfish (b) unkind (c) patient
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
15. 15.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 (b) one spring afternoon (c) on a long car trip
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) Laziness brings trouble. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Keep your promises.
18. 18.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) Every Drop Counts (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) The Lucky Marble
19. 19.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Yash gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) angry
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) Look before you leap. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Honesty is the best policy.
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
22. 22.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) juicy (b) mangoes (c) filled
23. 23.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) My kitten sleeps in the sun (b) Mangoes in the sun (c) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. (b) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My kite is torn to pieces,” ___ Riya. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    ___, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (b) The kite came down as a parrot. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
31. 31.What makes the sound “croak”? (a) a sneeze (b) a clock (c) a frog
32. 32.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) hurled (b) tumbled (c) trudged
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “After the race, Kabir ___ a whole bottle of water.” (a) gulped (b) drank (c) did
34. 34.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) the horse (b) the squirrel (c) the rabbit
35. 35.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) cold (b) sad (c) hungry
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ananya (b) Joseph (c) Vihaan
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is hungry? (a) Rohan was hungry. (b) Rohan’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (c) Rohan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Ms Fernandes (b) Arjun (c) Kavya
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “took” in this sentence?
    “The monkey took the banana from my hand.” (a) grabbed (b) raced (c) staggered
40. 40.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya (b) Aunt Lata (c) Sneha

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