Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 31 · 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. What is the problem in it?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A train is three hours late (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
3. 3.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Arjun (b) Sneha (c) Saanvi
4. 4.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Forgotten Homework
5. 5.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a paper boat:
   First, take a sheet of paper.
   Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
   Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
   ___, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The microphone stops working before her song
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
8. 8.Which strong verb could replace “went” in this sentence?
   “The cat went quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) sobbed (b) crept (c) tumbled
9. 9.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Across the Desert by Camel (b) The Day Dad Sneezed (c) The Wishing Well of Gold
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.” (a) bored (b) scared (c) happy
11. 11.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) exploring wild places (c) a ridiculous situation
12. 12.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Dad gave a loud ___ in the dusty room.” (a) achoo (b) oink (c) buzz
13. 13.What kind of story is this?
    Grandma’s glasses end up on the cat, who stares at everyone. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
14. 14.Which word rhymes with “fog”? (a) log (b) night (c) bee
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) tickled (b) feathery (c) grass
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The runner was as quick as lightning.
17. 17.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Story About the Thing
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    ___, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) touch
20. 20.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
22. 22.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (b) Sahil wrote a letter to his grandmother. (c) I wrote a letter to my grandmother.
24. 24.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) lazy (b) sensible (c) rude
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Farhan is bored? (a) Farhan was bored. (b) Farhan gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Farhan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I have lost my favourite teddy,” ___ Meera. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
27. 27.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) crackle (c) chair
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    First, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    ___, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
30. 30.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) coat – boat (b) coat – cat (c) my – boat
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
32. 32.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Journey to the Snowy Peak (b) The Burping Buffalo (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “cried” in this sentence?
    “The lost child cried until his mother found him.” (a) stared (b) sobbed (c) nibbled
35. 35.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) silly mix-ups (c) a detective or suspects
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) made (b) hurled (c) threw
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Lakshmi (b) Raju (c) Meera
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Tara practised the song every day for a month. (a) She forgot she had ever heard the song. (b) Her guitar sang the song by itself. (c) She sang it well at the concert.

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