Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 371 · 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 of these is a character 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) Vihaan (b) Manav (c) Mr Das
2. 2.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) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) dosa (b) crispy (c) crackled
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   The cook mixes up sugar and salt, and the guests pull silly faces. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is angry? (a) Tenzin kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Tenzin folded his arms and glared at his brother. (c) Tenzin was angry.
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Nisha’s shoelace came undone as she ran. (a) She tripped and stopped to tie it. (b) Her shoelace grew into a long snake. (c) Her shoe tied itself in a neat bow.
8. 8.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) a lane in Kochi (c) the garden shed
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
10. 10.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My kite is torn to pieces,” ___ Maria. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
11. 11.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Late Train (b) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (c) Untitled Story Number One
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Kavya counted the coins in her piggy bank. (b) Ishaan counted the coins in his piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle began to whistle. (b) The candle grew taller and taller. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
14. 14.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I have lost my favourite teddy” sobbed Pooja. (b) “I have lost my favourite teddy”, sobbed Pooja. (c) “I have lost my favourite teddy,” sobbed Pooja.
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rude buffalo pushed past everyone at the waterhole. A polite parrot said please and thank you to all the animals. Soon everyone played with the parrot. Left all alone, the buffalo learnt to be polite. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Think before you speak. (c) Good manners win friends.
17. 17.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Old Grandpa naps in the shade” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
18. 18.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost calf ___ through the fields.” (a) wandered (b) walked (c) had
21. 21.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Pour water gently at the roots.
22. 22.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) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) A board held up blocks the wind (c) A bean seed does not sprout
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We lit our diya on Diwali night. (b) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (c) Farhan lit his diya on Diwali night.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
27. 27.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I lit my diya on Diwali night. (b) Nisha lit her diya on Diwali night. (c) We lit our diya on Diwali night.
28. 28.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.
30. 30.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Fatima. (b) “Come back here, Moti” shouted Fatima. (c) “Come back here, Moti”! shouted Fatima.
31. 31.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sky – one (b) red – pie (c) sky – pie
32. 32.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The teacher asked a question, and Manav knew the answer. (a) Manav hid under his desk. (b) Manav’s hand answered for him. (c) Manav raised his hand.
33. 33.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev was sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the exam has begun,” whispered Joseph. (b) Shh, the exam has begun, whispered Joseph. (c) “Shh, the exam has begun” whispered Joseph.
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) table (c) snip
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil felt very happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not waste what you have.” (a) The Crow Who Wasted Water (b) The Squirrel’s Store (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Imran. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Imran. (c) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Imran.

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