Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 385 · 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 sentence shows the problem?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cook rice:
   First, wash the rice in cold water.
   Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
   ___, boil it until the water is soaked up.
   Finally, fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a fruit salad:
   ___, wash the fruit.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) fiery (b) made (c) chilli
6. 6.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (b) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree (c) Waves kiss the warm sand
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
8. 8.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Mr Iyer (b) Aisha (c) Fatima
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
11. 11.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
12. 12.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) croak (b) snip (c) boom
13. 13.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Across the Desert by Camel (b) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) a lane in Kochi (b) one windy afternoon (c) The seat of the park swing has cracked
15. 15.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) spoke (b) shouted (c) got
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
18. 18.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) The puppy crept out and licked her hand.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) The baby slept like a log.
21. 21.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (b) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
22. 22.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) cleaned (b) got (c) scrubbed
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Vihaan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) cold (b) sad (c) angry
25. 25.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) showing (b) telling
26. 26.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) brave
27. 27.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ananya fed her goldfish before school. (b) Priya fed her goldfish before school. (c) I fed my goldfish before school.
28. 28.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) slammed (b) shut (c) got
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
30. 30.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Tie a ribbon on top. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
31. 31.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) house – book (b) took – book (c) took – my
32. 32.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) A hard word makes her mind go blank (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
33. 33.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one spring afternoon (b) the wedding hall (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
34. 34.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “The bowler threw the ball towards the stumps.” (a) blazed (b) hurled (c) giggled
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
36. 36.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Fatima (b) Zoya (c) Aunt Lata
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) curled (b) kitten (c) fluffy
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The candle burned for many hours. (a) The candle became shorter and shorter. (b) The candle began to whistle. (c) The candle grew taller and taller.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) nice (b) cheeky (c) fine
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) arrived (b) mysterious (c) parcel

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