Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 418 · 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.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The farmer saw dark clouds and heard thunder. (a) He hurried to cover his grain with a sheet. (b) He spread the grain out to get wet. (c) He asked the clouds to come back next year.
2. 2.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Puppy in the Storm
3. 3.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) the cow (b) the deer (c) the tortoise
4. 4.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dark clouds filled the sky, and thunder rumbled. (a) Big drops of rain began to fall. (b) The fish in the pond began to sing. (c) The sun shone in a clear blue sky.
5. 5.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The snake gave an angry hiss and slid away.” (a) snake (b) hiss (c) angry
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The sea tasted very salty. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
8. 8.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) kite (b) danced (c) colourful
9. 9.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a fruit salad:
   First, wash the fruit.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   ___, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
   Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Her model volcano will not fizz (b) A hard word makes her mind go blank (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    Mum’s new robot vacuum chases the cat round and round the house. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) funny story
12. 12.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The snake gave an angry ___ and slid away.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) pop (c) hiss
13. 13.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Arjun (b) Joseph (c) Pooja
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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 (b) Ms Gill (c) Meera
15. 15.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in.” (a) angry (b) hungry (c) tired
16. 16.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) gold – guitar (b) jar – sun (c) jar – guitar
17. 17.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) good (b) steaming (c) nice
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Grandma hums an old sweet song” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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 boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
20. 20.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Cookie Stall (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
21. 21.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Listen to the advice of those who care for you.” (a) The Kid Who Would Not Listen (b) The Hippo and the Giraffe (c) The Little Firefly
22. 22.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Do not tell anyone about the party,” whispered Priya. (b) Do not tell anyone about the party, whispered Priya. (c) “Do not tell anyone about the party” whispered Priya.
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Spelling Bee (b) The Mango Mystery (c) Shadows in the Dark
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem 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) The glasses are found on top of his head (b) Clay on a stick lifts the marble out (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) hearing
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
28. 28.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Tenzin (b) Nisha (c) Mrs Sen
29. 29.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “Riya ate a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) muttered (c) strolled
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on.
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
32. 32.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 (b) on a busy Monday (c) during a dry summer
33. 33.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” (a) The Little Firefly (b) The Duck and the Hen (c) The Frog Who Said Tomorrow
34. 34.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) river (b) happy (c) vroom
35. 35.Which word rhymes with “spoon”? (a) dog (b) house (c) noon
36. 36.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
37. 37.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) third person (b) first person
38. 38.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A board held up blocks the wind (b) It is built higher up with a moat (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Meera planted a mango seed and watered it every day. (a) A small green shoot came up. (b) The seed became a bicycle. (c) An apple fell from the pot the next day.
40. 40.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aryan cleaned his shoes for the parade.” (a) third person (b) first person

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