Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 378 · 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. What is the problem in it?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) bed – fog (b) dog – bee (c) dog – fog
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Saanvi is scared? (a) Saanvi’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (b) Saanvi froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (c) Saanvi was scared.
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “My best friend is moving away,” ___ Sneha. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
9. 9.Which word rhymes with “clay”? (a) star (b) play (c) lake
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “I miss my grandma so much,” ___ Priya. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 red box was hiding under the very last seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat.
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
17. 17.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) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
18. 18.What makes the sound “boom”? (a) a motorbike (b) a microwave (c) thunder
19. 19.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) weak (b) strong (c) tiny
20. 20.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.
21. 21.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) Kavya (c) Vihaan
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) tiny (b) okay (c) good
23. 23.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
24. 24.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) the jackal (b) the little goat (c) the snake
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 pot is moved into the sunshine (b) A baby bird falls out of its nest (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) Homework is left at home
27. 27.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.” (a) telling (b) showing
28. 28.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Rohan is scared? (a) Rohan’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet. (b) Rohan was scared. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Rohan’s cheek.
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) on competition day (b) on bake sale day (c) one foggy morning
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The diver fell into the deep pool.” (a) strolled (b) grabbed (c) plunged
31. 31.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose___” giggled Imran. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
32. 32.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The moon, round and white” (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 5
33. 33.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Saanvi. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to take a photo:
    ___, switch on the camera.
    Then, point it at your friends.
    Next, ask everyone to smile.
    Finally, press the button to click the photo. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Joseph climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (b) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (c) Sneha climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets.
39. 39.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Diya cleaned her shoes for the parade. (b) I cleaned my shoes for the parade. (c) Kabir cleaned his shoes for the parade.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.

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