Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 44 · 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 story. How is the problem solved?
   One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A train is three hours late
2. 2.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) Tanvi (b) Advik (c) Imran
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) during a dry summer (b) one spring morning (c) on a festive night
4. 4.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The wind went ___ through the trees.” (a) quack (b) boom (c) whoosh
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
6. 6.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) the garden shed (b) the city fair (c) the school gate
7. 7.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stick the edges with tape. (b) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (c) Fold the paper around the gift.
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) good (b) okay (c) blooming
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “My goldfish has gone missing” sobbed Aryan. (b) “My goldfish has gone missing,” sobbed Aryan. (c) My goldfish has gone missing, sobbed Aryan.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
11. 11.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one busy morning (b) the school library (c) Her model volcano will not fizz
12. 12.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink. (b) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (b) Greed can make you lose everything. (c) Listen to the advice of those who care for you.
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
16. 16.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Nisha is bored? (a) Nisha sighed and flipped through the same comic again. (b) Nisha was bored. (c) Nisha dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.
18. 18.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet,” ___ Tenzin. (a) giggled (b) asked (c) sobbed
19. 19.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Butterflies dance on the breeze (b) Morning bells ring out (c) Soft snow on the hills
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
21. 21.What makes the sound “crunch”? (a) a pig (b) a clock (c) a crisp papad
22. 22.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Ring, ring! The phone woke the whole house. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) neigh (c) river
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Dry Well (b) The Lost Earring (c) The Mixed-up Shoes
25. 25.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) dazzling (c) lit
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
27. 27.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away.
28. 28.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) A Friend at Lunch (c) Some Things That Happened
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) sensible (b) rude (c) greedy
30. 30.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Ball in the Pond (b) The Torn Page (c) The Snake in the Shed
31. 31.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, we are in the library” whispered Yash. (b) Shh, we are in the library, whispered Yash. (c) “Shh, we are in the library,” whispered Yash.
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
33. 33.What kind of story is this?
    Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) fairy tale (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
35. 35.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Ripe mangoes fall from the tree” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kabir (b) Fatima (c) Farhan
39. 39.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Imran. (b) Ha ha, you have milk on your nose, giggled Imran. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Imran.
40. 40.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (c) A puppy cannot find its owner

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