Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 398 · 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 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) His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
2. 2.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Dad’s voice boomed like thunder. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.
3. 3.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Donkey Who Wanted to Be an Elephant (c) The Rooster Who Bragged
4. 4.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The seat of the park swing has cracked (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
5. 5.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Diyas glow at night” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
6. 6.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) kind (c) quack
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) slow (c) fast
8. 8.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Boil water in a pan.
9. 9.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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 village pond (b) the sports ground (c) a new school
10. 10.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) crunch (c) pencil
12. 12.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) characters doing daft things (b) clues to follow (c) fairies, giants or dragons
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Priya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
15. 15.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Float your boat in a puddle. (c) Pull the sides open into a boat.
16. 16.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) Who left giant footprints on our roof? (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
18. 18.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Draw a picture on the front. (b) Give the card to your friend. (c) Fold a sheet of card in half.
19. 19.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
20. 20.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Fatima (b) Tenzin (c) Mr Iyer
21. 21.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) one quiet Sunday (c) the village square
22. 22.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 a festive night (b) one summer holiday (c) on her birthday morning
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) sight
24. 24.What makes the sound “knock”? (a) a car horn (b) a visitor at the door (c) a pair of scissors
25. 25.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Rinse your mouth and the brush.
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) the highway (b) his hill village (c) the town hall
27. 27.Which word rhymes with “wish”? (a) mat (b) snake (c) swish
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) neigh (c) teacher
29. 29.What kind of story is this?
    Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) crowded (b) nice (c) good
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 earring was shining beside the flower stand. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
32. 32.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) Believe in yourself. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Hard work brings its reward.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My goldfish has gone missing,” ___ Yash. (a) giggled (b) sobbed (c) asked
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    A wicked spell turns a princess into a parrot until a kind boy frees her. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is sad? (a) Arjun’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (b) Arjun’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (c) Arjun was sad.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa turned golden and crisp. (b) The batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa jumped back into the bowl.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
39. 39.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is sad? (a) Ishaan was sad. (b) Ishaan’s tummy rumbled loudly in the middle of class. (c) Tears filled Ishaan’s eyes, and he stared at the floor.
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses

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