Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 332 · 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 feeling does this sentence show?
   “Diya gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping.” (a) hungry (b) angry (c) scared
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
6. 6.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Patient Kingfisher
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I watered my tulsi plant every morning.” (a) third person (b) first person
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
9. 9.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) sad (b) happy (c) angry
11. 11.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Mangoes in the sun (b) Monsoon clouds roll in (c) The kite string tugs at my hand
12. 12.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Spread butter on each slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
13. 13.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Tears filled Yash’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.” (a) hungry (b) cold (c) sad
15. 15.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What would you do if your shadow ran away? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets?
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Reddy (b) Dev (c) Imran
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rickety ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) wobbled (b) rickety (c) ladder
20. 20.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Mangoes in the sun” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Watch out for that car___” shouted Yash. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) good (b) shiny (c) nice
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
28. 28.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope” shouted Ishaan. (b) Grab the rope! shouted Ishaan. (c) “Grab the rope!” shouted Ishaan.
29. 29.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) plunged (b) gulped (c) peered
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Grandpa walked through the park after dinner.” (a) scribbled (b) shouted (c) strolled
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    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) careless (b) unkind (c) hard-working
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
33. 33.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Priya (b) Bholu (c) Sneha
34. 34.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Joseph (b) Yash (c) Uncle Jacob
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Ishaan?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) selfish (b) hard-working (c) greedy
37. 37.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Stars blink one by one (b) The dry leaves whisper (c) A brown sparrow builds a nest
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Imran. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (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.
40. 40.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “octopus”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3

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