Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 341 · 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.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) okay (b) shiny (c) good
3. 3.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) first person (b) third person
4. 4.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) an evil spell to break (b) a puzzle to solve (c) magic, spells or wishes
5. 5.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Leaky Boat
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
8. 8.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) kite – light (b) kite – dish (c) note – light
9. 9.Which strong verb means “drank in tiny mouthfuls”? (a) sipped (b) sobbed (c) clutched
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) good (b) fluffy (c) fine
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) sleek
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Dev. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) giggled
13. 13.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
15. 15.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the frog (b) the young langur (c) the kite
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is angry? (a) Sahil beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Sahil folded his arms and glared at his brother. (c) Sahil was angry.
17. 17.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) brave escapes from danger (c) fairies, giants or dragons
18. 18.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) What Happened Next and Then After
19. 19.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) baa (c) chair
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) the wedding hall (b) the school library (c) the village square
21. 21.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Brush every tooth for two minutes.
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the garden shed (b) the front step (c) her building
23. 23.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “telephone”? (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It froze harder and harder. (b) It began to melt and drip. (c) It flew away like a bird.
25. 25.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) slowly (c) beep
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
27. 27.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) plain – fly (b) well – brain (c) plain – brain
28. 28.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
29. 29.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The puppy gave a happy woof at the gate.” (a) puppy (b) gate (c) woof
30. 30.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) The Burping Buffalo (c) Who Took the Trophy?
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) They put on the spare tyre together
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently.
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a crowded evening (b) one sunny morning (c) on a long car trip
35. 35.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aarav felt very cold.” (a) showing (b) telling
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
37. 37.Which strong verb means “ran very fast”? (a) dashed (b) giggled (c) blazed
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Do not believe everything you hear. (c) Good manners win friends.
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Rude Buffalo (c) The Langur and the Rumour
40. 40.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) well – house (b) well – smell (c) sea – smell

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