Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 355 · 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 is the best solution to this problem?
   “Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses” (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
2. 2.What makes the sound “drip”? (a) a cow (b) a sneeze (c) a leaking tap
3. 3.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
   “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) wandered (b) blazed (c) tossed
4. 4.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) the music school (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the school bus
5. 5.Read the story. When 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) one Monday morning (b) one stormy night (c) one rainy morning
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is sad? (a) Diya was sad. (b) Diya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Diya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) The seed became a bicycle. (b) A small green shoot came up. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
8. 8.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
9. 9.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
10. 10.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
11. 11.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) gobbled (c) crept
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
14. 14.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The doorbell went ding-dong at noon.” (a) ding-dong (b) noon (c) doorbell
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
16. 16.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “watermelon”? (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3
17. 17.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Hot chai in a cup” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.
20. 20.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) the colony park (b) her building (c) the music room
21. 21.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
23. 23.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong.
25. 25.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) red (b) loud (c) green
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
29. 29.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which word rhymes with “blouse”? (a) run (b) house (c) car
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) Some Things That Happened
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) shimmering (b) peacock (c) spread
35. 35.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not make fun of others.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Hippo and the Giraffe
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (b) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (c) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.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 playground (c) her grandpa’s flat
39. 39.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) third person (b) first person
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria lost her pencil box on the bus. (b) I lost my pencil box on the bus. (c) Tara lost her pencil box on the bus.

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