Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 382 · 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. 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 school library (b) the sports ground (c) the science fair
2. 2.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
3. 3.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
5. 5.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toaster ate the bread. (b) The bread came out frozen. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The village well has dried up (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) dazzling (b) nice (c) good
10. 10.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Tenzin. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
11. 11.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Good manners win friends. (c) Do not make fun of others.
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The feather was as light as air.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) The Lost Yak (b) The Late Train (c) The Blue Lake
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) A train is three hours late
17. 17.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) the art room (c) on Sports Day
18. 18.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Believe in yourself.” (a) The Ungrateful Camel (b) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (c) The Little Firefly
19. 19.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Nisha (b) Kavya (c) Mrs Sen
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The thunder crashed and roared.
21. 21.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Leaky Boat (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) The Forgotten Homework
22. 22.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The lazy cow chews and chews (b) The moon, round and white (c) Clouds drift past the hill
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
24. 24.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Grab the rope”! shouted Ananya. (b) “Grab the rope!” shouted Ananya. (c) Grab the rope! shouted Ananya.
25. 25.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The temple bells ring softly” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
26. 26.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Lucky Marble
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan (b) Sneha (c) Ms Gill
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Riya (b) Kunal (c) Yash
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Zoya (b) Kunal (c) Maria
31. 31.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) whoosh (b) yellow (c) happy
32. 32.What makes the sound “crunch”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) a crisp papad (c) pakoras in hot oil
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the washroom (b) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (c) on a long car trip
35. 35.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The dry logs ___ in the campfire.” (a) crackle (b) chirp (c) buzz
36. 36.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) one foggy morning (b) on Craft Day (c) one windy afternoon
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (c) The Kid Who Would Not Listen
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class.” (a) hungry (b) happy (c) cold
40. 40.What kind of story is this?
    A wicked spell turns a princess into a parrot until a kind boy frees her. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story

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