Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 377 · 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 sense does this line use?
   “Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
3. 3.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I shared my umbrella with a friend.” (a) third person (b) first person
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Priya (b) Mrs Bose (c) Tenzin
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) We heard the train whistle far away. (b) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (c) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Arjun was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
8. 8.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nani’s orchard (b) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (c) on a festive night
9. 9.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Fold the paper around the gift. (c) Put the gift on the wrapping paper.
10. 10.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Grandpa walked through the park after dinner.” (a) strolled (b) munched (c) scrubbed
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the science fair (b) the village square (c) the city fair
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
15. 15.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Stars blink one by one (b) Green parrots chatter all day (c) The old banyan tree
16. 16.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We painted our room a bright yellow. (b) I painted my room a bright yellow. (c) Zoya painted her room a bright yellow.
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) The village well has dried up (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) hearing
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) ran (b) came (c) raced
20. 20.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
21. 21.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
22. 22.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Mr Khan (b) Aisha (c) Aarav
23. 23.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
24. 24.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) foolish (b) silly (c) wise
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Mango Mystery (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Day When Something Happened
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
27. 27.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time” (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Forgotten Homework
28. 28.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cook rice:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
    Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Do not tell anyone about the party___” whispered Imran. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
32. 32.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Aisha. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
33. 33.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Walk straight across the road. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Stop at the edge of the pavement.
34. 34.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (b) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (c) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street.
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (b) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
40. 40.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Journey to the Snowy Peak (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) Upside-Down Grandpa

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