Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 410 · 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 is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
2. 2.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Do not judge others by their looks. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Clean habits keep you healthy.
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) one spring morning (c) one busy morning
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The shiny pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) pebbles (b) sparkled (c) shiny
5. 5.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Catch the ball!” ___ Tenzin. (a) shouted (b) giggled (c) whispered
6. 6.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) Climb to the Clouds (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
7. 7.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.
8. 8.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) ding-dong (c) roar
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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 alarm button brings help (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) good (c) okay
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) his rooftop (b) the science fair (c) the wedding hall
12. 12.What makes the sound “cock-a-doodle-doo”? (a) a rooster (b) a crisp papad (c) a visitor at the door
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The Dry Well (b) The Torn Page (c) The Missing Tiffin
14. 14.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) scribbled (b) peered (c) gulped
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Joseph’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) tired
17. 17.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (b) Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
18. 18.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Pooja counted the coins in her piggy bank. (b) We counted the coins in our piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
    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) careless (b) helpful (c) selfish
20. 20.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (c) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Clean habits keep you healthy.” (a) The Deer in the Mud (b) The Kitten’s Tummy Ache (c) The Elephant Who Stayed
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Sandcastle
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
25. 25.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) an evil spell to break (b) jokes that make you laugh (c) a dangerous journey
26. 26.Which is a feature of a funny story? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) jokes that make you laugh
27. 27.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tortoise”? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a feather” (a) heavy (b) light (c) dark
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) unkind (b) patient (c) lazy
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (b) Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. (c) A butterfly was beating its wings against the window.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat knocked a glass of milk off the table. (a) The milk floated up to the ceiling. (b) The glass caught the cat. (c) Milk spilled all over the floor.
32. 32.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) The Fallen Sparrow (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    ___, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
34. 34.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) during the Christmas holidays (b) one windy afternoon (c) one Sunday evening
35. 35.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
36. 36.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Sandcastle (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) The Fallen Sparrow
37. 37.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (a) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (b) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Riya (b) Ishaan (c) Tenzin
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
40. 40.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The washing was hung out on a sunny, windy day. (a) The clothes got wetter and wetter. (b) The clothes dried quickly. (c) The clothes went shopping.

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