Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 374 · 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 the best solution to this problem?
   “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ road twisted up the mountain.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) narrow
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It began to melt and drip. (b) It flew away like a bird. (c) It froze harder and harder.
5. 5.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
   “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) stared (b) plunged (c) munched
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
7. 7.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Officer Kaur (b) Manav (c) Vihaan
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
9. 9.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A proud peacock laughed at a little brown sparrow for its plain feathers. When a storm came, the sparrow slipped into a hole in the wall, but the peacock’s long tail got caught in the thorny bushes. Wet and cold, the peacock learnt that fine feathers are not everything. (a) Keep your promises. (b) Do not waste what you have. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
11. 11.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Manav packed his bag for the school trip. (b) Aisha packed her bag for the school trip. (c) I packed my bag for the school trip.
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Priya painted her room a bright yellow. (b) Diya painted her room a bright yellow. (c) I painted my room a bright yellow.
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Slipped Chain (c) What Happened Next and Then After
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) gobbled (b) ate (c) did
17. 17.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) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Spelling Bee (c) The Ball in the Pond
18. 18.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Scrub between your fingers. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
19. 19.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) oink (c) chair
20. 20.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Point it at your friends. (b) Press the button to click the photo. (c) Switch on the camera.
21. 21.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (b) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) one summer holiday (b) after the lunch bell (c) on competition day
24. 24.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
25. 25.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) cook – king (b) swing – king (c) swing – boat
26. 26.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Help others and they will help you.” (a) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Mouse and the Pigeon
27. 27.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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 bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
28. 28.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate.
29. 29.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) dashed (b) tossed (c) soared
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Grab the rope!” ___ Rohan. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
32. 32.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kind boy gave a thirsty camel water from his own bottle in the desert. Later the camel kicked sand at the boy and walked away. Nobody would help the thirsty camel after that, and the camel learnt to be grateful. (a) the boy (b) the camel (c) the tiger
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Kitten on the Roof
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it.
36. 36.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Be brave even when you feel afraid.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (c) The Mynah and the Broken Pot
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is hungry? (a) Aarav beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Aarav licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Aarav was hungry.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his classroom (b) the colony park (c) the school gate
40. 40.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) looked (b) made (c) stared

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