Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 344 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to plant a seed:
   First, fill a small pot with soil.
   Then, make a hole with your finger.
   ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
   Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A lazy bullock pretended to be ill whenever there was ploughing to do. When harvest came, the farmer fed the hard-working bullocks first. The hungry, lazy bullock learnt to work hard. (a) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) A kindness is never wasted.
3. 3.What kind of story is this?
   A parrot copies the teacher and gives the whole class a silly holiday. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Vihaan?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) sensible (b) selfish (c) lazy
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) one misty dawn (c) one bright morning
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) one spring afternoon (c) the school library
7. 7.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) Footprints in the Flour
8. 8.Which word rhymes with “mouse”? (a) light (b) coat (c) house
9. 9.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The microwave gave a ___ when the milk was hot.” (a) honk (b) crackle (c) beep
10. 10.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?
11. 11.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) nibbled (b) ate (c) made
12. 12.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
13. 13.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (c) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman.
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Uncle Jacob (b) Saanvi (c) Riya
15. 15.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
16. 16.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
17. 17.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A boat starts to leak (b) the science fair (c) one windy afternoon
18. 18.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Every Drop Counts (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Flat Tyre
19. 19.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A tiny snail climbs the wall (b) The dry leaves whisper (c) Morning bells ring out
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) The red box was hiding under the very last seat.
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Sahil. (b) “Shh, we are in the library”, whispered Sahil. (c) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Sahil.
22. 22.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) The Windy Rangoli (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Late Train
24. 24.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Diya felt very scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Flat Tyre (b) This Is My Story (c) The Story About the Thing
27. 27.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) on a festive night (c) the school gate
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
29. 29.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) the science fair (b) the back yard (c) the railway station
30. 30.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “caterpillar”? (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
32. 32.Read the story. When 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) during the Christmas holidays (b) one Sunday evening (c) on a festive night
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Vihaan is sad? (a) Vihaan was sad. (b) Vihaan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (c) Vihaan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lion dozed in the shade.” (a) sleepy (b) fine (c) nice
36. 36.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
37. 37.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) meow (c) tall
38. 38.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The bees buzz around the mango flowers.” (a) bees (b) flowers (c) buzz
39. 39.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What would you do if your shadow ran away? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Ananya. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)

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