Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 408 · 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. Where 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) the backwaters (b) the art room (c) the bakery
2. 2.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   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) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Ball in the Pond (c) Whose Puppy?
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Dev?
   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) honest (b) careless (c) unkind
4. 4.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Why is the sky blue___” asked Dev. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
5. 5.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) jokes that make you laugh (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) silly mix-ups
6. 6.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) the squirrel (b) the snake (c) the wind
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (c) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall.
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
9. 9.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Bake it in the oven for forty minutes. (b) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs. (c) Pour the mixture into a cake tin.
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
11. 11.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Pixie (b) Rohan (c) Diya
12. 12.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The water ran back into the tap. (b) Water overflowed onto the floor. (c) The sink stayed empty and dry.
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes dried quickly. (b) The clothes went shopping. (c) The clothes got wetter and wetter.
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The muddy pond had lots of frogs.” (a) pond (b) muddy (c) had
15. 15.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one foggy morning (b) the music school (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
16. 16.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The frogs croak all night in the monsoon.” (a) monsoon (b) frogs (c) croak
17. 17.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
18. 18.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 Sunday evening (b) one sunny morning (c) one breezy evening
19. 19.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 Torn Page (c) Some Things That Happened
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) touch (b) taste (c) hearing
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) slow (b) soft (c) brave
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) got (c) spoke
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is cold? (a) Tara’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter. (b) Tara was cold. (c) Tara’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Manav heard his name on the loudspeaker. (b) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (c) We heard our name on the loudspeaker.
27. 27.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The feathery grass tickled my feet.” (a) tickled (b) grass (c) feathery
28. 28.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A butterfly is trapped at a window” (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
31. 31.Which strong verb could replace “cried” in this sentence?
    “The lost child cried until his mother found him.” (a) nibbled (b) scrubbed (c) sobbed
32. 32.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A train is three hours late (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) Solving puzzles together passes the time
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) good (b) rough (c) okay
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) sight
35. 35.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Yash. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
36. 36.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) brave escapes from danger
37. 37.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is scared? (a) Fatima gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed her eyes shut. (b) Fatima was scared. (c) Fatima’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.
38. 38.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) We watched the peacock open its blue tail. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    ___, put the can back in its place. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Manav. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered

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