Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 428 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
2. 2.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A snake is curled up in a shed (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) careful (b) greedy (c) selfish
4. 4.Which strong verb means “took a very quick look”? (a) grabbed (b) clutched (c) glanced
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) on a Wednesday evening (b) one bright morning (c) one windy afternoon
6. 6.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Have you ever met a goat that could read? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
8. 8.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Help others and they will help you. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
10. 10.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 owl (c) the frog
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face.
12. 12.Which word rhymes with “light”? (a) noon (b) night (c) bat
13. 13.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap,” ___ Kabir. (a) asked (b) shouted (c) whispered
14. 14.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the village pond (b) The seat of the park swing has cracked (c) on a Wednesday evening
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Fatima is angry? (a) Fatima sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (b) Fatima threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!” (c) Fatima was angry.
16. 16.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima sighed and flipped through the same comic again.” (a) bored (b) happy (c) hungry
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
18. 18.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A cat knocked the mouse’s cheese into a drain and walked off. The mouse cried, and the other animals would not speak to the cat. The cat learnt to say sorry, and it found new cheese for the mouse. (a) Say sorry when you are wrong. (b) Do not judge others by their looks. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
19. 19.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (a) Kunal (b) Yash (c) Sahil
20. 20.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aarav was really scared.” (a) telling (b) showing
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Diya (b) Priya (c) Uncle Ravi
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ baby giggled in the cot.” (a) fine (b) chubby (c) okay
23. 23.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) exploring wild places (c) a detective or suspects
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) puppy (b) chewed (c) naughty
25. 25.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Come back here, Moti!” shouted Vihaan. (b) “Come back here, Moti”! shouted Vihaan. (c) Come back here, Moti! shouted Vihaan.
27. 27.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the rice in cold water. (b) Boil it until the water is soaked up. (c) Put the rice and water in a pot.
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) buzz (c) river
29. 29.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Working together makes hard jobs easy. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Diya was bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) Homework is left at home
32. 32.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks. (c) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav.
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one bright morning (b) one breezy evening (c) on Pongal morning
34. 34.Read the story. Where 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) the vegetable market (b) the garden shed (c) the playground
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (c) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted.
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
39. 39.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) hat – white (b) hat – cat (c) dog – cat
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.

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