Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 436 · 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 the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
   A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Too much of anything is bad. (b) Do not be jealous of others. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
2. 2.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (b) Sew on a red tongue of cloth. (c) Find an old sock.
3. 3.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Did you know our school has a secret door? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
4. 4.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon.
5. 5.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Fatima (b) Manav (c) Mr Das
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one summer holiday (b) the backwaters (c) Homework is left at home
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
8. 8.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) in the dry season (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) the highway
9. 9.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Buffalo and the Gate
10. 10.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) a magic object (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) a puzzle to solve
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Meera (b) Yash (c) Tenzin
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) drank (b) sipped (c) got
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
14. 14.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Yash fed his goldfish before school. (b) I fed my goldfish before school. (c) Tara fed her goldfish before school.
15. 15.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrote a letter to my grandmother. (b) We wrote a letter to our grandmother. (c) Tenzin wrote a letter to his grandmother.
16. 16.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) juicy (b) mangoes (c) filled
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sahil (c) Maria
19. 19.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed.
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Dev (b) Mrs Sen (c) Tara
21. 21.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) lit (b) fireworks (c) dazzling
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (b) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Riya is sad? (a) Riya sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing. (b) Riya laughed, clapped and twirled around the room. (c) Riya was sad.
24. 24.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aryan wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Kavya wrapped her gift in shiny paper.
25. 25.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) The Flat Tyre (c) Untitled Story Number One
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (b) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (c) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school.
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
    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) lazy (b) rude (c) patient
28. 28.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I climbed the guava tree and filled my pockets. (b) Arjun climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets. (c) Kabir climbed the guava tree and filled his pockets.
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. (a) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) The box is found under the last seat (b) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (c) A tiffin box goes missing at lunch time
31. 31.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) the vegetable market
32. 32.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Snowflakes land on my warm nose” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
33. 33.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) neigh (c) tall
34. 34.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) fine (b) rickety (c) good
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The bus stopped at the school gate.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
36. 36.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) meow (b) cat (c) night
37. 37.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria decorated her cake with cherries. (b) I decorated my cake with cherries. (c) Simran decorated her cake with cherries.
38. 38.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Zoya decorated her cake with cherries.” (a) first person (b) third person
39. 39.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Her model volcano will not fizz” (a) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) The window is opened to let it out (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Neel is happy? (a) Neel hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Neel dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Neel was happy.

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