Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 412 · 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 mark goes in the gap?
   “Ha ha, the puppy stole my sock___” giggled Pooja. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Simran (b) Dadi (c) Rohan
3. 3.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) well – lake (b) bake – mat (c) bake – lake
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I fed my goldfish before school.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) kind (b) oink (c) happy
6. 6.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a rock” (a) soft (b) fluffy (c) hard
8. 8.What makes the sound “crackle”? (a) a pig (b) a campfire (c) a cow
9. 9.Which word rhymes with “tree”? (a) knee (b) sing (c) bright
10. 10.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on a Tuesday evening (b) The village well has dried up (c) the playground
11. 11.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who painted this lovely picture___” asked Aarav. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a comma (,)
12. 12.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make lemonade:
    First, cut a lemon in half.
    ___, squeeze the juice into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
    Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
13. 13.Which strong verb could replace “drank” in this sentence?
    “Grandma drank her hot tea slowly.” (a) slammed (b) raced (c) sipped
14. 14.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Fatima (b) Lakshmi (c) Imran
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a clay pot:
    First, knead the clay until it is soft.
    ___, roll it into a ball.
    Next, press your thumb in and shape the pot.
    Finally, leave the pot in the sun to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
16. 16.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “An aunt loses a gold earring” (a) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. (b) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (c) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune.
18. 18.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Grandma hums an old sweet song (b) Morning bells ring out (c) The dry leaves whisper
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Sahil’s team practised every evening for the final. (a) They played well and won the match. (b) The ball scored the goals by itself. (c) They forgot how to play.
20. 20.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (c) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground.
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. (b) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
23. 23.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Nisha rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.” (a) sad (b) tired (c) cold
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 reached school just as the bell rang. (b) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (c) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane.
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Dev threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”” (a) happy (b) cold (c) angry
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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 Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Silent Microphone (c) Lost at the Fair
28. 28.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) fine (b) crowded (c) nice
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
30. 30.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) Maa (b) Kavya (c) Ayaan
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.What makes the sound “baa”? (a) a horse (b) a noisy drinker (c) a sheep
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Honesty is the best policy.” (a) The Little Goat Who Stood Firm (b) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
    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) patient (b) selfish (c) unkind
35. 35.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) on Pongal morning (b) after the lunch bell (c) one summer holiday
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 box is found under the last seat (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” giggled Diya. (b) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet”, giggled Diya. (c) “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet” giggled Diya.
39. 39.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) high – pie (b) sea – pie (c) high – rain
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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