Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 422 · 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 first person? (a) Vihaan watered his tulsi plant every morning. (b) Sahil watered his tulsi plant every morning. (c) I watered my tulsi plant every morning.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) mysterious (b) fine (c) okay
4. 4.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one rainy morning (b) the highway (c) A baby bird falls out of its nest
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (b) One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. (c) Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced.
6. 6.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is tired? (a) Ishaan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again. (b) Ishaan’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter. (c) Ishaan was tired.
7. 7.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (c) Check the timetable for tomorrow.
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Shh, the film is starting,” ___ Rohan. (a) whispered (b) asked (c) shouted
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Hard work brings its reward.” (a) The Young Camel’s Strength (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Ungrateful Camel
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) one spring morning (b) one misty dawn (c) one warm evening
11. 11.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The Runaway Goat (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Missing Tiffin
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) A long snake was curled up near the door. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The torn page is mended with tape (b) The lights go out and her little brother cries (c) A puppy has torn a page of a library book
14. 14.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I cycled to the market with my cousin. (b) Priya cycled to the market with her cousin. (c) Manav cycled to the market with his cousin.
15. 15.Which word rhymes with “look”? (a) wish (b) chain (c) cook
16. 16.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (b) Find the books for each class. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
19. 19.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (c) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum.
20. 20.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) hungry (b) bored (c) cold
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The camera went ___ at the party.” (a) pitter-patter (b) oink (c) click
23. 23.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Aisha finished her jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last.
24. 24.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) happy (c) thud
25. 25.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
26. 26.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The children jumped into the pool with a splash.” (a) splash (b) children (c) pool
27. 27.Which strong verb means “walked in a slow, relaxed way”? (a) gulped (b) strolled (c) scrubbed
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Sahil?
    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) unkind (b) calm (c) greedy
29. 29.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kavya hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) hungry
30. 30.Which strong verb could replace “ate” in this sentence?
    “The hungry boy ate all the samosas in a minute.” (a) gobbled (b) leapt (c) stared
31. 31.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
32. 32.Which word rhymes with “star”? (a) wing (b) day (c) car
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The blooming garden smelled of roses.” (a) blooming (b) garden (c) smelled
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
35. 35.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My goldfish has gone missing___” sobbed Kabir. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
36. 36.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    ___, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A snake is curled up in a shed (b) after the lunch bell (c) her balcony
38. 38.These steps to brush your teeth are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse your mouth and the brush. (b) Squeeze a little toothpaste onto it. (c) Wet your toothbrush.
39. 39.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) Aarav finished his jigsaw puzzle at last.
40. 40.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “caterpillar”? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5

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