Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 365 · 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) Riya lit her diya on Diwali night. (b) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (c) I lit my diya on Diwali night.
2. 2.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the front step (b) the back yard (c) the sports ground
3. 3.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write a message inside. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
4. 4.Read the story. Which word best describes Priya?
   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) rude (b) clever (c) greedy
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Meera ___ to the bus stop before it left.” (a) got (b) dashed (c) ran
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
7. 7.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (c) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain.
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Nisha. (b) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Nisha. (c) “Shh, we are in the library”, whispered Nisha.
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Coach Iqbal (b) Neel (c) Vihaan
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “peacock”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Late Train
14. 14.Read the story. When 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) one stormy night (b) on Sports Day (c) one hot afternoon
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kavya’s phone battery showed one per cent. (a) She plugged the phone in to charge. (b) The battery filled up by itself. (c) The phone went to sleep in a bed.
16. 16.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (b) Put cucumber and tomato on one slice. (c) Take two slices of bread.
17. 17.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Little ants march on” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
19. 19.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “His running shoes are the wrong size” (a) The shoes are swapped back (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) Everyone sings along with her
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
21. 21.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) rickety
23. 23.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking” shouted Dev. (b) “Help, the boat is sinking”! shouted Dev. (c) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Dev.
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I watered my tulsi plant every morning. (b) Sneha watered her tulsi plant every morning. (c) Saanvi watered her tulsi plant every morning.
27. 27.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Can I have one more laddoo, please”? asked Neel. (b) “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” asked Neel. (c) Can I have one more laddoo, please? asked Neel.
28. 28.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
30. 30.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Help, the boat is sinking___” shouted Sneha. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) dazzling (b) fireworks (c) lit
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Manav (b) Tanmay (c) Gita
33. 33.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is tired? (a) Kabir’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (b) Kabir was tired. (c) Kabir could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My kite is torn to pieces___” sobbed Rohan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Always tell the truth.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
39. 39.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
40. 40.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) hook – sky (b) hook – look (c) run – look

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