Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 325 · 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 is the sound word in this sentence?
   “We heard a loud knock at the front door.” (a) front (b) knock (c) door
2. 2.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Imran. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
3. 3.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Priya was really cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
4. 4.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Kavya?
   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) careless (b) brave (c) unkind
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.Which strong verb means “burned brightly and fiercely”? (a) scribbled (b) blazed (c) shouted
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) made (b) fiery (c) chilli
10. 10.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) greedy (b) calm (c) rude
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
12. 12.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.
    ___, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “I bit the crisp papad with a crunch.” (a) papad (b) crunch (c) crisp
15. 15.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) Every Drop Counts (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
16. 16.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) on a Wednesday evening (c) the playground
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I opened my lunch box and smiled.” (a) third person (b) first person
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) narrow (b) nice (c) good
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (b) Nisha cleaned her shoes for the parade. (c) We cleaned our shoes for the parade.
20. 20.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
21. 21.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ snake slid under the rock.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) striped
22. 22.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The moon, round and white (b) The kite string tugs at my hand (c) The puddles shine like mirrors
23. 23.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
24. 24.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Yash (b) Imran (c) Arjun
25. 25.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Tara (b) Vihaan (c) Ms Gill
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “laughed” in this sentence?
    “The girls laughed at the funny cartoon.” (a) giggled (b) soared (c) tossed
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Blue Lake
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The cat ___ quietly towards the pigeon.” (a) went (b) had (c) crept
29. 29.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cleaned my shoes for the parade.” (a) first person (b) third person
30. 30.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria heard her name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) Aarav heard his name on the loudspeaker.
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (c) The feather was as light as air.
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Kabir (b) Imran (c) Lakshmi
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) the buffalo (b) the cow (c) the goat
34. 34.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
35. 35.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Pooja lit her diya on Diwali night.
36. 36.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sing – wing (b) boat – wing (c) sing – play
37. 37.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) The Giant’s Magic Flute
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (b) Sahil pushed his little sister on the swing. (c) Maria pushed her little sister on the swing.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The booming thunder shook the windows.” (a) thunder (b) booming (c) shook

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