Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 404 · 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.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ teddy bear sat on my bed.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) cuddly
2. 2.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) on a Friday afternoon (b) one hot afternoon (c) on a Tuesday evening
3. 3.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 flames grew taller and brighter. (c) The little flames went out.
4. 4.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
   “A butterfly flew from flower to flower.” (a) fluttered (b) scribbled (c) slammed
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The old door creaked as it opened. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
8. 8.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) tick-tock (b) boom (c) drip
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed.
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Good manners win friends.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Rude Buffalo
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “telephone”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) scraped (b) rough (c) rope
14. 14.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
15. 15.Which word fits the gap best?
    “My kite is torn to pieces,” ___ Nisha. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
16. 16.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
17. 17.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Did you know our school has a secret door? (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
18. 18.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill. (c) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.
19. 19.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) roar (c) table
20. 20.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Always tell the truth. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Is it time for lunch yet”? asked Aryan. (b) “Is it time for lunch yet?” asked Aryan. (c) Is it time for lunch yet? asked Aryan.
22. 22.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Old Grandpa naps in the shade (b) The lazy cow chews and chews (c) Soft snow on the hills
23. 23.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A rooster told the hen that the sun rose only because he crowed every morning. One day he overslept, but the sun rose just the same. The red-faced rooster learnt never to brag again. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Do not boast about yourself.
24. 24.Read the story. Which word best describes Anjali?
    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) quick-thinking (b) rude (c) careless
25. 25.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair.
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Tanmay?
    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) lazy (b) careless (c) grateful
28. 28.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Pour in milk and add some sugar. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
29. 29.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The tired runner ___ over the finish line.” (a) walked (b) staggered (c) came
30. 30.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) okay (b) good (c) chubby
31. 31.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby yak wanders away from the herd” (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Lost Yak
32. 32.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
33. 33.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.
34. 34.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Leaky Boat (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Shy Singer
35. 35.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A marble rolls into a deep drain” (a) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (b) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (c) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) golden (b) good (c) okay
38. 38.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Deer and the Tortoise (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Young Camel’s Strength
40. 40.What makes the sound “thud”? (a) a heavy bag falling (b) a crisp papad (c) a leaking tap

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