Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 381 · 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 is the best title for it?
   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) The Lost Earring (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Flat Tyre
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
3. 3.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Point it at your friends. (c) Switch on the camera.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
5. 5.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a magic object (c) jokes that make you laugh
6. 6.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Tenzin rode his new bicycle round the block.” (a) first person (b) third person
7. 7.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) Whose Puppy?
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Fatima. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
9. 9.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We heard our name on the loudspeaker. (b) Zoya heard her name on the loudspeaker. (c) I heard my name on the loudspeaker.
11. 11.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fog was a grey curtain over the town. (b) The feather was as light as air. (c) The dog barked at the postman.
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) spiky (b) pricked (c) cactus
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ananya was hungry.” (a) showing (b) telling
16. 16.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
17. 17.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Broken Swing (b) The Torn Page (c) The Leaky Boat
18. 18.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
19. 19.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dog barked at the stranger.” (a) okay (b) shaggy (c) nice
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
21. 21.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) car – lake (b) chain – far (c) car – far
22. 22.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) the mouse (b) the fox (c) the cat
24. 24.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (c) Cut a lemon in half.
25. 25.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) The baby bird is put back in the nest
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) fluttered (c) slammed
27. 27.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
28. 28.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Keep your promises.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Bear’s Promise (c) The Deer in the Mud
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Rude Buffalo
31. 31.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the back yard (b) the beach (c) a new school
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) crispy
33. 33.Which word rhymes with “well”? (a) tell (b) fun (c) mat
34. 34.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) plunged (b) tiptoed (c) sprinkled
35. 35.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
37. 37.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
38. 38.What makes the sound “quack”? (a) a duck (b) a dog (c) a doorbell
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) made (b) looked (c) stared
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) funny story

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