Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 304 · 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) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
2. 2.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) window (c) crackle
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) snip (c) chair
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Story About the Thing
5. 5.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) tiptoed (b) strolled (c) sipped
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) teacher (c) crunch
7. 7.What kind of story is this?
   Two cousins explore a deep cave and must escape before the tide comes in. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
8. 8.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
   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) calm (b) unkind (c) selfish
9. 9.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) the school hall (b) the school garden (c) the railway station
12. 12.What kind of story is this?
    The school trophy goes missing, and Riya follows the clues to find who took it. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
13. 13.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Sparrow Who Forgave (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
14. 14.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) Do not believe everything you hear. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball”! shouted Arjun. (b) “Catch the ball” shouted Arjun. (c) “Catch the ball!” shouted Arjun.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A strong buffalo pushed a gate for an hour, but it would not open. The farmer watched and laughed. At last the buffalo stopped, lifted the latch with its horn, and the gate swung open. The buffalo learnt to think, not just push. (a) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Keep trying and you will succeed. (c) Use your brain, not just your strength.
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The motorbike went ___ down the road.” (a) vroom (b) splash (c) whoosh
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) loud (c) fast
20. 20.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) fine (b) good (c) sticky
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) polished
22. 22.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder.
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
24. 24.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) silly mix-ups (c) a detective or suspects
25. 25.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “potato”? (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2
26. 26.Which strong verb means “walked around with no plan”? (a) gobbled (b) wandered (c) glanced
27. 27.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We heard our name on the loudspeaker. (b) Ananya heard her name on the loudspeaker. (c) I heard my name on the loudspeaker.
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Neel threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) telling (b) showing
29. 29.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) mango (c) slurp
30. 30.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a slurp.” (a) slurp (b) lassi (c) drank
31. 31.Which sentence is a simile? (a) It rained all night in our town. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The wrestler was as strong as an ox.
32. 32.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) Maria (b) Zoya (c) Moti
33. 33.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Cookie Stall (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Torn Page
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
35. 35.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) How many stars are in the sky? asked Aarav. (b) “How many stars are in the sky?” asked Aarav. (c) “How many stars are in the sky”? asked Aarav.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Tara ___ into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) went (b) peered (c) looked
38. 38.Which strong verb could replace “took” in this sentence?
    “The monkey took the banana from my hand.” (a) plunged (b) grabbed (c) scribbled
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.

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