Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 368 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
3. 3.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas. (c) The bus stopped at the school gate.
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 boat starts to leak (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is sad? (a) Simran was sad. (b) Tears filled Simran’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (c) Simran grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I hid my diary under the pillow. (b) We hid our diary under the pillow. (c) Kabir hid his diary under the pillow.
8. 8.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Farhan (b) Mrs Rao (c) Meera
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
10. 10.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Plan ahead and save for hard times.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Hen and the Smiling Jackal (c) The Squirrel’s Store
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “How many stars are in the sky?” ___ Yash. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
12. 12.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
13. 13.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Spelling Bee (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Runaway Goat
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) Kiran (b) Aarav (c) Dev
17. 17.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Hold the kite up to the wind. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
18. 18.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
20. 20.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Vihaan’s cheek.” (a) telling (b) showing
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
22. 22.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
23. 23.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a ___.” (a) quack (b) whoosh (c) splash
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the backwaters (b) the garden shed (c) the wedding hall
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The new bicycle shone bright red.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
27. 27.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
28. 28.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) the cow (b) the elephant (c) the donkey
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (b) Where do lost socks really go? (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
30. 30.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
31. 31.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) scribbled (b) trudged (c) giggled
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Fatima. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
33. 33.What makes the sound “beep”? (a) thunder (b) a frog (c) a microwave
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) the highway (b) her balcony (c) the school library
35. 35.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cleaned my shoes for the parade.” (a) third person (b) first person
36. 36.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “We ___ home through the deep mud.” (a) trudged (b) went (c) walked
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is tired? (a) Tears filled Sahil’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (b) Sahil was tired. (c) Sahil could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The snail felt slimy on my palm.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) touch
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kite string snapped in a strong wind. (a) The kite came down as a parrot. (b) The kite drifted away over the rooftops. (c) The kite tied itself to the string again.
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead

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