Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 348 · 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 sentence is written in third person? (a) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (b) We rode our new bicycle round the block. (c) Kabir rode his new bicycle round the block.
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Arjun (b) Mr Nair (c) Riya
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The lights go out and her little brother cries” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
5. 5.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Aisha was scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
6. 6.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) third person (b) first person
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) his rooftop (b) the school bus (c) the science fair
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) A pond is dug to catch the rain (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
9. 9.Read the story. Where 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) her grandpa’s flat (b) his hill village (c) her flat in Pune
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not believe everything you hear.” (a) The Langur and the Rumour (b) The Lazy Bullock (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) chewed (c) naughty
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
14. 14.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the music school (b) the bakery (c) the music room
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Fallen Sparrow (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) her balcony (b) his classroom (c) the school gate
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) He is allowed to bring it the next day (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Kiara?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) unkind (b) greedy (c) creative
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
21. 21.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) chair (b) mango (c) roar
22. 22.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Fold it into a triangle shape.
23. 23.Which word rhymes with “old”? (a) light (b) mouse (c) bold
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) loud (c) red
25. 25.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Rohan (b) Mrs Sen (c) Nisha
27. 27.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Saanvi felt very bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The sea tasted very salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    ___, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
30. 30.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
32. 32.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Arjun was hungry.” (a) telling (b) showing
33. 33.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is angry? (a) Rohan was angry. (b) Rohan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (c) Rohan stamped his foot and slammed the door.
34. 34.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Riya flew her kite from the rooftop.” (a) third person (b) first person
35. 35.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
36. 36.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
37. 37.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A tiny snail climbs the wall” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
38. 38.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (b) Who Took the Trophy? (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
39. 39.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) quickly (c) oink
40. 40.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) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain

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