Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 400 · 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 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) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) He found that he had left his homework at home.
2. 2.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Silent Microphone
3. 3.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The rusty bus rattled down the road.” (a) bus (b) rusty (c) rattled
4. 4.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grab the rope! shouted Priya. (b) “Grab the rope”! shouted Priya. (c) “Grab the rope!” shouted Priya.
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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 school hall (b) his rooftop (c) her flat in Pune
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes.
8. 8.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) His name is called on the loudspeaker (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
9. 9.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) neigh (b) roar (c) knock
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” giggled Priya. (b) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose”, giggled Priya. (c) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose” giggled Priya.
11. 11.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (b) Brush every tooth for two minutes. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
12. 12.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Kitten on the Roof
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is tired? (a) Aarav beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Aarav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Aarav was tired.
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.” (a) scared (b) sad (c) tired
16. 16.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sleepy lion dozed in the shade.” (a) lion (b) sleepy (c) dozed
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) Do not show off. (b) Slow and steady effort wins in the end. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
18. 18.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) did (b) raced (c) ran
19. 19.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) slammed (b) staggered (c) muttered
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
21. 21.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) one sunny morning (b) on a crowded evening (c) on a Tuesday evening
22. 22.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Mixed-up Shoes (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (b) The Sparrow Who Forgave (c) The Monkey and the Bananas
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Farhan (b) Saanvi (c) Kabir
27. 27.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    ___, stick the edges with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
28. 28.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Pooja threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) showing (b) telling
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Vihaan?
    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) rude (b) sensible (c) greedy
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Stay calm and think when you are in danger.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Mouse and the Pigeon (c) The Snail and the Beetle
32. 32.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The icy wind howled all night.” (a) howled (b) icy (c) wind
33. 33.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He spread the grain out to get wet. (b) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (c) He asked the clouds to come back next year.
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) okay (b) good (c) booming
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) crispy (b) okay (c) nice
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Zoya blew hard on the birthday candles. (a) The candles blew back at Zoya. (b) The little flames went out. (c) The flames grew taller and brighter.
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem 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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
38. 38.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
39. 39.Which strong verb could replace “burned” in this sentence?
    “The bonfire burned on Lohri night.” (a) sipped (b) staggered (c) blazed
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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