Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 409 · 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.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a paper boat:
   First, take a sheet of paper.
   Then, fold it into a triangle shape.
   ___, pull the sides open into a boat.
   Finally, float your boat in a puddle. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.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) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (c) Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Imran’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) showing (b) telling
5. 5.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is happy? (a) Ananya could barely keep her eyes open at dinner. (b) Ananya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (c) Ananya was happy.
6. 6.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
7. 7.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Zubin (b) Kiara (c) Farhan
8. 8.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Peel the banana and the orange.
9. 9.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) threw (b) went (c) hurled
10. 10.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
11. 11.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
12. 12.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Sahil hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “May I borrow your eraser___” asked Dev. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.Read the story. Which word best describes Kiara?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) creative (b) unkind (c) selfish
16. 16.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I watered my tulsi plant every morning.” (a) third person (b) first person
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant?
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) got (b) gobbled (c) ate
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran helped his father wash the car.” (a) first person (b) third person
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Catch the ball”! shouted Sahil. (b) Catch the ball! shouted Sahil. (c) “Catch the ball!” shouted Sahil.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ayaan (b) Diya (c) Maa
25. 25.Read the story. Which word best describes Aisha?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) selfish (b) responsible (c) lazy
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I shared my umbrella with a friend.” (a) first person (b) third person
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is happy? (a) Ishaan was happy. (b) Ishaan drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (c) Ishaan beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) fine (b) okay (c) booming
32. 32.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) The Leaky Boat
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) humble (b) proud (c) shy
34. 34.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
35. 35.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Footprints in the Flour (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Rafting Down the Wild River
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ chilli made my eyes water.” (a) nice (b) fiery (c) okay
37. 37.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
38. 38.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
39. 39.Which word rhymes with “plain”? (a) fog (b) chain (c) mouse
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.

Free creative writing lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/creative-writing-for-kids