Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 349 · 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 opening hooks the reader most? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) There was a house. It had a door.
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
4. 4.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Pooja beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cross the road:
   ___, stop at the edge of the pavement.
   Then, look right, left and right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not judge others by their looks.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Peacock and the Sparrow
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing.
10. 10.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
12. 12.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) bored (b) hungry (c) tired
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “blouse”? (a) swing (b) mouse (c) goat
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Meera. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Meera. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Meera.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Riya. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Riya. (c) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Riya.
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) His name is called on the loudspeaker (c) A boy gets lost in a big crowd
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
20. 20.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Meera. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it.
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) drip (c) chair
23. 23.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Nisha brushed her teeth and went to bed. (b) Saanvi brushed her teeth and went to bed. (c) I brushed my teeth and went to bed.
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) crispy
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Zoya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.” (a) cold (b) scared (c) happy
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya packed her bag for the school trip. (b) Aisha packed her bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Lucky Marble
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Do not waste what you have.
33. 33.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The sparrows chirp on my window sill.” (a) chirp (b) sparrows (c) window
34. 34.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) quickly (c) moo
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Neel. (b) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Neel. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Neel.
37. 37.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (c) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev.
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his classroom (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the muddy lane
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the squirrel (b) the rabbit (c) the zebra
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) filled (b) mangoes (c) juicy

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