Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 327 · 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 pair of words rhyme? (a) jar – guitar (b) jar – stay (c) hook – guitar
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the swan (b) the cow (c) the crow
3. 3.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) This Is My Story (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Kabir shared his umbrella with a friend.” (a) first person (b) third person
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) My story is about a day at school.
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) pricked (b) cactus (c) spiky
10. 10.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) First (c) Finally
11. 11.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) the wedding hall (c) during a dry summer
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The chain became rusty. (b) The bicycle learnt to swim. (c) The bicycle became brand new.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My kite is torn to pieces”, sobbed Vihaan. (b) “My kite is torn to pieces,” sobbed Vihaan. (c) “My kite is torn to pieces” sobbed Vihaan.
16. 16.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
17. 17.Read the story. Where 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) the village pond (b) her balcony (c) the music room
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “A butterfly ___ from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) flew (c) came
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
22. 22.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
23. 23.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) ran (b) dashed (c) got
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Blue Lake
25. 25.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
26. 26.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Green parrots chatter all day” (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
29. 29.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tap keeps dripping and wasting water” (a) The Dry Well (b) Whose Puppy? (c) Every Drop Counts
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, the exam has begun,” ___ Joseph. (a) shouted (b) asked (c) whispered
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
35. 35.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Kitten on the Roof
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Do not show off.
37. 37.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
38. 38.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) Some Things That Happened
39. 39.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Nisha (b) Aryan (c) Ms Gill
40. 40.Read the story. Which word best describes Aarav?
    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) greedy (b) determined (c) lazy

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