Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 434 · 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 line uses the sense of taste? (a) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The sea tasted very salty.
2. 2.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees
3. 3.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Priya (b) Coach Iqbal (c) Neel
4. 4.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
5. 5.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
6. 6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Shh, the exam has begun, whispered Sahil. (b) “Shh, the exam has begun,” whispered Sahil. (c) “Shh, the exam has begun” whispered Sahil.
7. 7.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Knead the clay until it is soft. (b) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (c) Roll it into a ball.
8. 8.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
9. 9.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The pillow was as soft as a cloud. (b) The snow was a white blanket on the hills. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
10. 10.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) Be brave even when you feel afraid. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) the young langur (b) the tiger (c) the kite
12. 12.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” ___ Joseph. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
13. 13.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Arjun (b) Zoya (c) Sneha
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil___” asked Aarav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Let us keep the surprise a secret” whispered Maria. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Maria. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Maria.
16. 16.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The tired runner walked over the finish line.” (a) munched (b) grabbed (c) staggered
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) his hill village (b) the colony park (c) her balcony
19. 19.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The ducks quack noisily near the pond.” (a) pond (b) quack (c) ducks
20. 20.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cubes were left on the kitchen table in summer. (a) They turned into glass marbles. (b) They grew into bigger ice cubes. (c) They melted into a puddle of water.
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to send a letter:
    First, write your letter on a sheet of paper.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, write the address and stick a stamp.
    Finally, drop it in the post box. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
23. 23.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My kite is torn to pieces”, sobbed Kabir. (b) “My kite is torn to pieces,” sobbed Kabir. (c) My kite is torn to pieces, sobbed Kabir.
24. 24.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) nice (b) crispy (c) fine
25. 25.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Bang! Something heavy fell in the attic. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet.
26. 26.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow was jealous of the swan who glided so gracefully on the lake. It tried to swim like the swan and nearly sank. Dripping wet, the crow learnt not to be jealous and enjoyed flying instead. (a) the crow (b) the swan (c) the frog
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
28. 28.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
29. 29.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Journey to the Snowy Peak (b) The Great Jungle Trek (c) Ten Giggling Goats
30. 30.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) head – tree (b) head – bed (c) tell – bed
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
32. 32.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Farhan rubbed his hands and blew on his fingers.” (a) hungry (b) tired (c) cold
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
34. 34.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is bored? (a) Sneha kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Sneha was bored. (c) Sneha rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
36. 36.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
37. 37.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a campfire (b) a pig (c) a cow
38. 38.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The oranges ___ out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) tumbled (b) fell (c) made
39. 39.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) The Cave Explorers (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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