Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 30 · 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 line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
2. 2.What makes the sound “beep”? (a) a doorbell (b) a microwave (c) the wind
3. 3.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) gentle (c) crackle
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Dev. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Dev. (c) I have lost my favourite teddy, sobbed Dev.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
8. 8.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) sipped (b) whispered (c) crept
9. 9.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Switch on the camera. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Press the button to click the photo.
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (b) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, we are in the library___” whispered Sneha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
12. 12.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) the sports ground (b) the vegetable market (c) the back yard
13. 13.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) stable (b) horse (c) neigh
14. 14.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) A kindness is never wasted. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Slow and steady effort wins in the end.
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
16. 16.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
17. 17.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The wrong name is written on a cake” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) made (b) fiery (c) chilli
19. 19.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) Stuck in the Lift (c) The Blue Lake
20. 20.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The dry leaves whisper” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) Do not be jealous of others. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
23. 23.Which strong verb means “fell over and over”? (a) stared (b) tumbled (c) staggered
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) star – mouse (b) house – snake (c) house – mouse
26. 26.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) The Blue Lake (b) Every Drop Counts (c) Stuck in the Lift
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Rohan kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) cold (b) hungry (c) scared
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot.
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
31. 31.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
32. 32.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked.” (a) showing (b) telling
33. 33.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
35. 35.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) peacock (b) spread (c) shimmering
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Maria (b) Isha (c) Zoya
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
38. 38.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quack (b) kind (c) yellow
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) walked (b) strolled (c) had
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one hot afternoon (b) on Annual Day (c) on a festive night

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