Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 388 · 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?
   On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
3. 3.Read the story. When 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) on Science Day (b) one breezy evening (c) after the lunch bell
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) lemon (c) pull
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on a Tuesday evening (b) one quiet Sunday (c) one Monday morning
6. 6.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat___” giggled Vihaan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The road was as straight as a ruler. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
10. 10.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) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Laziness brings trouble.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A true friend helps in times of need.” (a) The Squirrel’s Store (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Little Firefly
12. 12.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Diya cleaned her shoes for the parade. (b) Zoya cleaned her shoes for the parade. (c) I cleaned my shoes for the parade.
13. 13.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
14. 14.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Farhan dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) cold (b) tired (c) sad
15. 15.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My sandcastle got washed away___” sobbed Imran. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
16. 16.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The dry logs crackle in the campfire.” (a) dry (b) crackle (c) logs
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is happy? (a) Sahil beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Sahil was happy. (c) Sahil threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”
18. 18.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Where do lost socks really go? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
20. 20.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
21. 21.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) The Secret of the Locked Room (c) The Enchanted Mango Tree
22. 22.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is hungry? (a) Diya froze and held her breath as the floor creaked. (b) Diya gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (c) Diya was hungry.
23. 23.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) on Craft Day (b) one summer holiday (c) on her birthday morning
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
25. 25.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one breezy evening (b) the vegetable market (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
26. 26.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) tumbled (b) soared (c) dashed
28. 28.Read the story. When 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) on a busy Monday (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one busy morning
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) The torn page is mended with tape
30. 30.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the wedding hall (b) the art room (c) her balcony
31. 31.What kind of story is this?
    A silly mix-up sends the dog to school and the boy to the vet. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz (c) Every Drop Counts
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
36. 36.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) on Science Day (b) one windy afternoon (c) on a crowded evening
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lion dozed in the shade.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) sleepy
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
39. 39.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “elephant”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
40. 40.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) Why was the old well glowing at midnight?

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