Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 413 · 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 sentence is written in third person? (a) We fed our goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Diya fed her goldfish before school.
2. 2.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Did you know our school has a secret door? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) her grandpa’s flat (b) the school library (c) the school bus
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Diya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.” (a) angry (b) sad (c) bored
6. 6.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) chubby (b) nice (c) fine
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I packed my bag for the school trip. (b) Sneha packed her bag for the school trip. (c) Saanvi packed her bag for the school trip.
8. 8.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “The kite string tugs at my hand” (a) 7 (b) 8 (c) 6
9. 9.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (b) The village well has dried up (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
10. 10.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My sandcastle got washed away,” sobbed Fatima. (b) “My sandcastle got washed away” sobbed Fatima. (c) “My sandcastle got washed away”, sobbed Fatima.
11. 11.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Story About the Thing
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked.
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
14. 14.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (c) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug.
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The runner was as quick as lightning.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
16. 16.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We painted our room a bright yellow. (b) I painted my room a bright yellow. (c) Ishaan painted his room a bright yellow.
17. 17.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) Stranded on Storm Island (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) The Day Dad Sneezed
18. 18.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) tree (b) towered (c) gigantic
19. 19.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) the colony park (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the sports ground
20. 20.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The baby bird is put back in the nest (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
22. 22.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today. (b) A true friend helps in times of need. (c) Be happy with what you have.
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Gita (b) Tanmay (c) Saanvi
24. 24.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The fireworks burst like giant flowers.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
26. 26.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The crowd cheered loudly for our team. (b) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
27. 27.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Tie the string to the kite. (b) Hold the kite up to the wind. (c) Wind the string in to bring it down.
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. (c) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery.
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) the tortoise (b) the zebra (c) the frog
30. 30.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your toothbrush. (b) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (c) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
31. 31.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
32. 32.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find the books for each class. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
33. 33.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
34. 34.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “How many stars are in the sky” asked Zoya. (b) “How many stars are in the sky”? asked Zoya. (c) “How many stars are in the sky?” asked Zoya.
35. 35.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Where do lost socks really go? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a sound word
36. 36.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Dev was really sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is scared? (a) Ishaan counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (b) Ishaan froze and held his breath as the floor creaked. (c) Ishaan was scared.
39. 39.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Grab the rope! shouted Arjun. (b) “Grab the rope”! shouted Arjun. (c) “Grab the rope!” shouted Arjun.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.

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