Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 39 · 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 of these is a character 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) Tenzin (b) Mr Khan (c) Pooja
2. 2.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill (b) during the Christmas holidays (c) the town hall
3. 3.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Ripe mangoes fall from the tree” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
4. 4.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Little ants march on” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
6. 6.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Aarav (b) Ananya (c) Lakshmi
7. 7.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The baby laughs at the moon (b) Green parrots chatter all day (c) Diyas glow at night
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is tired? (a) Kavya was tired. (b) Kavya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (c) Kavya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Lucky Marble (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Shy Singer
11. 11.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “helicopter”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5
12. 12.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. (b) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (c) The old well had dried up, and people had no water.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The alarm button brings help (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk turned sour. (b) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (c) The milk changed into orange juice.
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
21. 21.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
22. 22.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    ___, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Sparrows’ Nest (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
26. 26.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
27. 27.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) plunged (b) fell (c) made
28. 28.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I flew my kite from the rooftop.” (a) third person (b) first person
29. 29.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He drove faster through the crossing. (b) The traffic light got on the bus. (c) He stopped the bus.
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) showing (b) telling
31. 31.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) shut (b) did (c) slammed
32. 32.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fly – pie (b) fly – key (c) shell – pie
33. 33.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The stars were diamonds in the night sky.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
34. 34.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “kite”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
35. 35.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The children played cricket after school.
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
38. 38.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) slowly (b) honk (c) table
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) A carrot leads the goat back to its owner

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