Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 370 · 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. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. (b) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. (c) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize.
2. 2.Which strong verb could replace “held” in this sentence?
   “Diya held her mother’s hand in the crowd.” (a) clutched (b) sprinkled (c) tiptoed
3. 3.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) one Monday morning (c) the beach
4. 4.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) speckled (b) owl (c) hooted
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Fatima?
   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) greedy (b) cheerful (c) rude
7. 7.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fish – swish (b) fish – fold (c) look – swish
8. 8.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 lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
9. 9.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Story About the Thing
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin was hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
12. 12.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tenzin was really angry.” (a) telling (b) showing
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (c) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk.
14. 14.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 school bus (b) his rooftop (c) the colony park
16. 16.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The stars were diamonds in the night sky.
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Nisha. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet” asked Nisha. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Nisha.
18. 18.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) The box is found under the last seat
19. 19.Which word rhymes with “swing”? (a) pie (b) king (c) wish
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I painted my room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
21. 21.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) green (c) oink
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) gentle (b) whoosh (c) slowly
23. 23.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The puppy gave a happy ___ at the gate.” (a) woof (b) knock (c) ding-dong
24. 24.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
26. 26.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) rat – old (b) fold – old (c) fold – house
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “shut” in this sentence?
    “Kabir shut the door when he was cross.” (a) plunged (b) slammed (c) crept
28. 28.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Windy Rangoli
29. 29.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
30. 30.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Waves kiss the warm sand” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Vihaan found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (c) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket.
33. 33.What makes the sound “oink”? (a) a pig (b) a frog (c) thunder
34. 34.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ananya cycled to the market with her cousin. (b) Maria cycled to the market with her cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Simran (b) Fatima (c) Dadi
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Ananya tripped and scraped her knee. (a) Her knee began to hurt and bleed a little. (b) Her knee grew a flower. (c) Her knee began to glow like a bulb.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
40. 40.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The Missing Tiffin (b) Shadows in the Dark (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up

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