Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 320 · 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.What makes the sound “whoosh”? (a) a snake (b) the wind (c) a duck
2. 2.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The cow gave a long ___ from the shed.” (a) moo (b) hiss (c) hoot
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (b) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
4. 4.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) a puzzle to solve (c) surviving a storm or a flood
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (b) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (b) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the owl (b) the frog (c) the tortoise
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) The Kite in the Neem Tree
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Dev hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) sad (b) bored (c) happy
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Priya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) table (c) pitter-patter
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
19. 19.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
20. 20.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy”, sobbed Manav. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Manav. (c) I have lost my favourite teddy, sobbed Manav.
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a ___.” (a) croak (b) splash (c) neigh
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is scared? (a) Sahil was scared. (b) Sahil gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut. (c) Sahil grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 was dripping, and water was being wasted. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
25. 25.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Give the card to your friend.
26. 26.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) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
27. 27.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) crackle (b) dry (c) logs
28. 28.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Did you know our school has a secret door?
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The phone rang loudly in the quiet room. (a) The phone answered itself in Hindi. (b) Everyone fell fast asleep at once. (c) Dad picked it up to answer.
31. 31.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
32. 32.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) ate (b) gobbled (c) did
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) one windy afternoon (b) one spring afternoon (c) on the first day of school
36. 36.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Diya felt very happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Zoya pushed her little sister on the swing. (b) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (c) Aisha pushed her little sister on the swing.
40. 40.What makes the sound “meow”? (a) a noisy drinker (b) a cat (c) a frog

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