Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 383 · 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 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 cannot find his reading glasses (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
2. 2.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
3. 3.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) The old banyan tree (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) Bees hum near the pond
4. 4.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Manav (b) Rocky (c) Aryan
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “A tear rolled slowly down Aisha’s cheek.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) hungry
6. 6.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) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a clay pot:
   First, knead the clay until it is soft.
   Then, roll it into a ball.
   Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
   ___, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
8. 8.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 city fair (b) the back yard (c) the science fair
9. 9.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Laziness brings trouble. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fiery (b) nice (c) good
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
12. 12.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) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (c) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library.
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two.
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Priya (b) Kavya (c) Imran
15. 15.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Ask everyone to smile. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) Nobody buys anything from the stall
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) selfish (b) careless (c) patient
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her balcony (b) the school library (c) the hill road
19. 19.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “pencil”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
20. 20.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
21. 21.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is bored? (a) Kabir’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists. (b) Kabir was bored. (c) Kabir sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. (c) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room.
23. 23.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The pillow was as soft as a cloud.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the town hall (b) the school bus (c) her building
25. 25.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) Climb to the Clouds
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
28. 28.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) Diya (b) Moti (c) Sneha
29. 29.What kind of story is this?
    Dad tries to cook dinner and the whole kitchen ends up covered in flour. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) funny story
30. 30.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Fill a small pot with soil. (b) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (c) Make a hole with your finger.
31. 31.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Nisha was really sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) good (b) okay (c) cuddly
33. 33.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a long car trip (b) his rooftop (c) His running shoes are the wrong size
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) okay (b) spiky (c) good
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. (c) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate.
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a paper boat:
    First, take a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
    Next, pull the sides open into a boat.
    ___, float your boat in a puddle. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
37. 37.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) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (b) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
39. 39.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Sahil (b) Farhan (c) Ishaan
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The wind went ___ through the trees.” (a) whoosh (b) chirp (c) click

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