Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 335 · 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.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “A frog on a leaf” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
2. 2.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) Seven Magic Wishes (c) Journey to the Snowy Peak
3. 3.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria heard her name on the loudspeaker. (b) Priya heard her name on the loudspeaker. (c) I heard my name on the loudspeaker.
4. 4.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (b) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree (c) Soft snow on the hills
5. 5.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ lake reflected the hills.” (a) glassy (b) good (c) nice
6. 6.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A goat runs loose and eats the spinach” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
7. 7.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) in the dry season (b) A marble rolls into a deep drain (c) the music school
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
11. 11.Which strong verb could replace “wrote” in this sentence?
    “Ishaan wrote a phone number on his hand.” (a) scribbled (b) staggered (c) dashed
12. 12.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The microphone stops working before her song (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
14. 14.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Blue Lake (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Broken Swing
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) The Princess and the Spell
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Vihaan (b) Joseph (c) Uncle Ravi
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where did you put my blue pencil”? asked Aisha. (b) “Where did you put my blue pencil” asked Aisha. (c) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Aisha.
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) early one Saturday (b) one breezy evening (c) one busy morning
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
20. 20.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) on a crowded evening (b) one spring morning (c) one quiet Sunday
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) fine (c) good
25. 25.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Maria. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
26. 26.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) floated (b) clouds (c) puffy
27. 27.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) achoo (b) roar (c) sizzle
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be happy with what you have.” (a) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) The shoes are swapped back
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) giggled (b) fluttered (c) whispered
32. 32.What makes the sound “woof”? (a) a sparrow (b) a visitor at the door (c) a dog
33. 33.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Homework is left at home (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Everyone sings along with her
34. 34.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Rohan opened his lunch box and smiled. (b) Simran opened her lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) A bean seed does not sprout (b) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden.
38. 38.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is hungry? (a) Sneha was hungry. (b) Sneha licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Sneha sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is scared? (a) Simran rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (b) Simran was scared. (c) Simran’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.

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