Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 32 · 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 SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is angry? (a) Riya’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again. (b) Riya stamped her foot and slammed the door. (c) Riya was angry.
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Crow and the Three Rotis (b) The Deer in the Mud (c) The Duck and the Hen
3. 3.What kind of story is this?
   A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
4. 4.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) his hill village (b) a lane in Kochi (c) Nani’s orchard
5. 5.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
6. 6.Which word rhymes with “bright”? (a) day (b) cold (c) night
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   Then, rub soap all over them.
   Next, scrub between your fingers.
   ___, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) The Lost Earring (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Ball in the Pond
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Her bedroom is a pigsty.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
10. 10.What kind of story is this?
    A boy crosses the hot desert on a camel to bring medicine home. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
12. 12.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (b) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (c) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab.
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) touch
16. 16.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Pongal morning (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) on Science Day
17. 17.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The cow gave a long ___ from the shed.” (a) moo (b) hiss (c) oink
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
21. 21.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
22. 22.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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
24. 24.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
26. 26.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) hurled (b) staggered (c) raced
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
30. 30.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The train left the station at nine.
31. 31.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) There was a house. It had a door.
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform.
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
34. 34.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Priya’s cheek.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) bored
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young camel carried heavy loads every day while the older camels rested. In the great desert race, it was the strongest of all and won the golden bell. The young camel learnt that hard work brings its reward. (a) the lion (b) the young camel (c) the older camels
36. 36.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
37. 37.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Grandma hums an old sweet song (b) Children splash in muddy lanes (c) The old banyan tree
38. 38.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the lion (b) the boy (c) the camel
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Ravi drank his lassi with a ___.” (a) moo (b) clang (c) slurp

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