Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 295 · 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 means “took tiny little bites”? (a) stared (b) tiptoed (c) nibbled
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) the colony park (b) the hill road (c) his hill village
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
   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) selfish (b) sensible (c) rude
5. 5.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Zoya wrapped her gift in shiny paper.
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
8. 8.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) a puzzle to solve (c) exploring wild places
9. 9.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (b) A cat on the wall (c) The dry leaves whisper
10. 10.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) croak (b) green (c) kind
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
12. 12.Which strong verb means “cried noisily”? (a) hurled (b) sobbed (c) gulped
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ peacock spread its tail.” (a) fine (b) good (c) shimmering
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The river rose after days of heavy rain. (a) Fish walked out of the river. (b) The river dried up the next day. (c) Water flooded the low fields.
15. 15.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Meera. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Craft Day (b) on Science Day (c) one sunny morning
20. 20.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
23. 23.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Diya (b) Tanvi (c) Sneha
24. 24.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) a detective or suspects (c) clues to follow
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Tanvi (b) Ishaan (c) Advik
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (b) Yash wrote a letter to his grandmother. (c) Simran wrote a letter to her grandmother.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) Everyone sings along with her
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Slow and steady effort wins in the end.” (a) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (b) The Snail and the Beetle (c) The Parrot Who Told Secrets
29. 29.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Whose Puppy? (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Muddy Uniform
30. 30.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) rain – balloon (b) spoon – rat (c) spoon – balloon
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) We ate rice and dal for dinner.
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    Shipwrecked children build a hut and explore an island. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
33. 33.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) My story is about a day at school.
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir forgot to water his plant for three weeks. (a) The plant walked to the tap for a drink. (b) The plant grew taller and greener than ever. (c) The leaves turned brown and dry.
35. 35.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) the backwaters (b) his rooftop (c) a new school
36. 36.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) Kavya (b) Tara (c) Imran
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
39. 39.Which word rhymes with “bread”? (a) head (b) cold (c) wish
40. 40.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile

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