Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 391 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
2. 2.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
3. 3.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as glass” (a) muddy (b) soft (c) clear
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “May I borrow your eraser?” ___ Aarav. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
5. 5.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Run, the bus is leaving___” shouted Meera. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
6. 6.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) chewed (c) puppy
7. 7.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) her flat in Pune (b) the hill road (c) the washroom
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a puppet:
   First, find an old sock.
   ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
   Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
   Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
9. 9.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
   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) greedy (b) lazy (c) careful
10. 10.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (b) Joseph heard his name on the loudspeaker. (c) Simran heard her name on the loudspeaker.
11. 11.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her grandpa’s flat (b) the garden shed (c) the school gate
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
15. 15.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) clang (b) tick-tock (c) meow
17. 17.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Kavya was angry.” (a) showing (b) telling
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) fine (c) okay
19. 19.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) Diya found a shell and kept it in her pocket.
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the film is starting, whispered Joseph. (b) “Shh, the film is starting”, whispered Joseph. (c) “Shh, the film is starting,” whispered Joseph.
24. 24.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) fog – dish (b) hat – frog (c) fog – frog
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
26. 26.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (b) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
28. 28.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Your silly face makes me laugh,” ___ Maria. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
31. 31.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) one sunny morning (b) one spring afternoon (c) one spring morning
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Ishaan?
    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) careless (b) hard-working (c) unkind
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) nice (b) golden (c) fine
34. 34.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev put his seed pot in a dark cupboard and forgot it. (a) It grew into a huge sunflower overnight. (b) The cupboard grew leaves. (c) The seedling grew pale and weak.
35. 35.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) took (b) came (c) grabbed
36. 36.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on competition day (b) one warm evening (c) one spring morning
37. 37.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
38. 38.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) tickled (b) grass (c) feathery
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
40. 40.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The sun was a golden ball of fire. (b) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.

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