Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 360 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
3. 3.What makes the sound “chirp”? (a) a lion (b) a sparrow (c) a microwave
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Silent Microphone (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) A Day When Something Happened
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
6. 6.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
7. 7.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aarav decorated his cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I looked at the white peak of the mountain.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
9. 9.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
   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) rude (b) lazy (c) grateful
10. 10.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The girls ___ at the funny cartoon.” (a) giggled (b) made (c) laughed
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I rode my new bicycle round the block.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Say sorry when you are wrong. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya.
14. 14.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) silly mix-ups (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) magic, spells or wishes
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
16. 16.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The polished floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) polished (b) floor (c) squeaked
17. 17.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) the sports ground (b) his hill village (c) the backwaters
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform.
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Aunt Lata (b) Joseph (c) Imran
23. 23.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) blazed (b) gulped (c) sprinkled
24. 24.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) a lane in Kochi (b) the hill road (c) the colony park
25. 25.What kind of story is this?
    A girl journeys deep into the Sundarbans to rescue a tiger cub. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
27. 27.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Simran. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The feather was as light as air.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cuddly teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) bear (b) sat (c) cuddly
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is sad? (a) Sahil was sad. (b) Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (c) Sahil’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The tiny ant carried a crumb.” (a) ant (b) tiny (c) carried
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
38. 38.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) Listen to the advice of those who care for you. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Do not waste what you have.
39. 39.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house.
40. 40.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Farhan kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) hungry

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