Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 41 · 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.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Peacocks spread their tails” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
2. 2.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) garden (b) slurp (c) chair
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
4. 4.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 2
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one spring afternoon (b) after the lunch bell (c) on competition day
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) sight (b) hearing (c) touch
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
8. 8.Which word rhymes with “fish”? (a) dish (b) sing (c) clay
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it.
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Aditi?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) unkind (b) careless (c) determined
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) table (c) pitter-patter
12. 12.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) crowded
13. 13.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) The Torn Page (c) The Spelling Bee
14. 14.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A train is three hours late” (a) Stuck in the Lift (b) The Late Train (c) The Lost Earring
15. 15.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Stranded on Storm Island (b) The Enchanted Mango Tree (c) Across the Desert by Camel
16. 16.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) during the Christmas holidays (b) the highway (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
17. 17.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Mrs Bose (b) Farhan (c) Sahil
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a girl. She had a bag. (b) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
19. 19.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Kabir flew his kite from the rooftop.” (a) third person (b) first person
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
21. 21.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (b) This Is My Story (c) The Story About the Thing
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) clear (b) muddy (c) soft
23. 23.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (b) What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
25. 25.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the city fair (b) the school gate (c) the beach
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ car zoomed past us.” (a) sleek (b) okay (c) good
27. 27.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) The torn page is mended with tape
28. 28.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) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (b) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) Ishaan (b) Sid (c) Aditi
31. 31.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a sparrow (b) a cow (c) pakoras in hot oil
32. 32.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (b) The alarm button brings help (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
33. 33.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “The children looked at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) clutched (b) sprinkled (c) stared
34. 34.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    ___, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    Finally, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
35. 35.What kind of story is this?
    The laddoos keep vanishing from the kitchen, and nobody knows who is taking them. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
36. 36.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) Look before you leap. (b) Do not waste what you have. (c) Do not make fun of others.
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
38. 38.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Practice makes perfect.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
40. 40.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) hearing

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