Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 397 · 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 is the best title for it?
   On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The Butterfly at the Window (b) The Silent Microphone (c) A Puppy in the Storm
2. 2.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “My kitten sleeps in the sun” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (c) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) hearing
7. 7.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (c) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera.
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) went (b) ran (c) raced
10. 10.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Vihaan lost his pencil box on the bus.” (a) first person (b) third person
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Zoya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) telling (b) showing
12. 12.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the music school (b) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (c) on a Tuesday evening
13. 13.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    ___, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
15. 15.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Mango Mystery (c) Untitled Story Number One
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. (b) Her train was three hours late. (c) She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together.
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Imran is sad? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Imran’s cheek. (b) Imran froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Imran was sad.
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) okay (b) good (c) juicy
19. 19.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A frog on a leaf (b) Little ants march on (c) My kitten sleeps in the sun
20. 20.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
21. 21.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) gulped (c) fluttered
22. 22.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) on competition day (b) on a Friday afternoon (c) one Sunday evening
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We counted the coins in our piggy bank. (b) I counted the coins in my piggy bank. (c) Aryan counted the coins in his piggy bank.
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the bakery (b) a new school (c) her balcony
25. 25.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Climb to the Clouds (b) The Secret of the Locked Room (c) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp
26. 26.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) walked (b) staggered (c) did
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
29. 29.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Your silly face makes me laugh” giggled Manav. (b) “Your silly face makes me laugh”, giggled Manav. (c) “Your silly face makes me laugh,” giggled Manav.
30. 30.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “It rained all night in our town.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
31. 31.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gloomy cave echoed with our voices.” (a) gloomy (b) cave (c) echoed
32. 32.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a thud.” (a) floor (b) bag (c) thud
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
34. 34.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) the music school (b) the school bus (c) the backwaters
35. 35.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Lucky Marble (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Kitten on the Roof
36. 36.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (a) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
37. 37.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandpa ___ through the park after dinner.” (a) strolled (b) walked (c) had
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) A long snake was curled up near the door.
39. 39.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) good (c) nice
40. 40.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark

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