Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 387 · 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?
   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 plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away
2. 2.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Riya pushed her little sister on the swing.” (a) first person (b) third person
3. 3.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Diya felt very bored.” (a) showing (b) telling
4. 4.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
5. 5.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) ate (b) had (c) gobbled
6. 6.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
7. 7.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A lift stops between two floors” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) The alarm button brings help
8. 8.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Sneha (b) Ms Fernandes (c) Zoya
9. 9.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is sad? (a) Kabir was sad. (b) Kabir drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Kabir’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) We painted our room a bright yellow. (c) Rohan painted his room a bright yellow.
11. 11.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    ___, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. (c) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal.
13. 13.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.” (a) telling (b) showing
14. 14.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
15. 15.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Cave Explorers (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
16. 16.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
17. 17.What kind of story is this?
    Two cousins explore a deep cave and must escape before the tide comes in. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
18. 18.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) Rohan (b) Aryan (c) Ms Gill
19. 19.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (b) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
20. 20.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) an evil spell to break (c) silly mix-ups
21. 21.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My sandcastle got washed away___” sobbed Zoya. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
22. 22.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The bees buzz around the mango flowers.” (a) buzz (b) flowers (c) bees
23. 23.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Leaky Boat (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) The Lost Earring (c) A Friend at Lunch
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
26. 26.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) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The wind plays with my long hair (b) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (c) Stars blink one by one
28. 28.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) the music school (c) one Sunday evening
29. 29.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
30. 30.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    First, wet your hands under the tap.
    ___, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Say sorry when you are wrong.
32. 32.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) clues to follow (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) a magic object
33. 33.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The shoes are swapped back (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) “Something is moving in the cupboard,” said Zoya.
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) wind (c) howled
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (b) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 board held up blocks the wind (b) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
40. 40.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) brave escapes from danger (b) a detective or suspects (c) a missing thing or a secret

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