Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 38 · 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 this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle grew taller and taller. (b) The candle began to whistle. (c) The candle became shorter and shorter.
2. 2.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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 puppy cannot find its owner (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
3. 3.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Water the pot and keep it in the sun.
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour. (b) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
7. 7.Read the story. Where 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) the school gate (b) the backwaters (c) the art room
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is happy? (a) Imran was happy. (b) Imran beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (c) Imran sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
10. 10.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) The Cave Explorers (c) Seven Magic Wishes
11. 11.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Rub soap all over them. (b) Wet your hands under the tap. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
12. 12.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) tall (c) flat
13. 13.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) one rainy morning (c) the music school
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is happy? (a) Sahil grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road. (b) Sahil could barely keep his eyes open at dinner. (c) Sahil was happy.
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tenzin is happy? (a) Tenzin beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Tenzin’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (c) Tenzin was happy.
16. 16.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) its father (b) the little eagle (c) the snake
17. 17.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one cloudy evening (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) the muddy lane
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the washroom (b) the muddy lane (c) the colony park
19. 19.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The old clock went tick-tock in the hall.” (a) hall (b) clock (c) tick-tock
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) cheeky (b) stole (c) monkey
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. (b) Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (c) On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall.
23. 23.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) tell – hat (b) tell – bell (c) bright – bell
24. 24.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh
25. 25.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Maria. (b) “Where did you put my blue pencil”? asked Maria. (c) Where did you put my blue pencil? asked Maria.
26. 26.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) boom (b) yellow (c) teacher
27. 27.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children chattered like a flock of parrots. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
28. 28.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) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing.
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a sandwich:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on each slice.
    Next, put cucumber and tomato on one slice.
    Finally, cover it with the other slice and eat. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) booming (b) good (c) fine
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Across the Desert by Camel (b) The Detective Dog (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
35. 35.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (b) Priya shared her umbrella with a friend. (c) We shared our umbrella with a friend.
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is bored? (a) Priya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (b) Priya was bored. (c) Priya counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) ate (c) had
38. 38.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) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (b) The medicine had a bitter taste. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
40. 40.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.

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