Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 353 · 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.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) Posters help the owner find the puppy (c) A puppy cannot find its owner
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out
4. 4.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The train left the station at nine. (c) The fog was a grey curtain over the town.
5. 5.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Maria was really hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We climbed the guava tree and filled our pockets. (b) Diya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets. (c) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
9. 9.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) calm (b) careless (c) lazy
10. 10.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) fine (b) crispy (c) okay
12. 12.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) the muddy lane (b) the village square (c) the colony park
14. 14.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Lost Earring (c) This Is My Story
15. 15.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Waves keep washing the sandcastle away” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) It is built higher up with a moat
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) the school hall (b) his classroom (c) the hill road
17. 17.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    ___, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
19. 19.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
20. 20.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wait until the road is clear. (b) Look right, left and right again. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The postman knocked at the door with a parcel. (a) The parcel ran away down the road. (b) Mum opened the door and signed for it. (c) Mum flew out of the window.
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
23. 23.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A cat on the wall (b) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (c) A brown sparrow builds a nest
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) honk (c) yellow
25. 25.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
26. 26.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The deer ___ over the fallen log.” (a) jumped (b) leapt (c) went
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Ungrateful Camel
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window.
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Late Train (c) Shadows in the Dark
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The box is found under the last seat (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
34. 34.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (b) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) sight
37. 37.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the science fair (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) one windy afternoon
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (b) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (c) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
40. 40.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) on Pongal morning (b) one Sunday evening (c) one cloudy evening

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