Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 440 · 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 so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) spiky (b) fine (c) nice
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A hard word makes her mind go blank” (a) Grandpa’s Glasses (b) The Blue Lake (c) The Spelling Bee
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
5. 5.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) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (b) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (c) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond.
6. 6.Read the story. Which word best describes Sneha?
   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) caring (b) rude (c) greedy
7. 7.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Journey to the Snowy Peak (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Run, the bus is leaving!” ___ Tenzin. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
9. 9.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Nobody came to my party,” ___ Vihaan. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
10. 10.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Arjun kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) angry (b) bored (c) hungry
11. 11.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Help, the boat is sinking!” ___ Kabir. (a) whispered (b) shouted (c) giggled
12. 12.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) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (b) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
13. 13.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) first person (b) third person
14. 14.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) jar – house (b) blouse – house (c) blouse – bell
15. 15.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
17. 17.What makes the sound “splash”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) thunder (c) an owl
18. 18.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.
    ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
19. 19.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We shared our umbrella with a friend. (b) I shared my umbrella with a friend. (c) Imran shared his umbrella with a friend.
20. 20.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 horse (c) the swan
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The shoes are swapped back (b) His running shoes are the wrong size (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
22. 22.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) They put on the spare tyre together (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The window is opened to let it out
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Imran (b) Bholu (c) Priya
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (b) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (c) Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The cactus was prickly when I touched it.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
26. 26.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat” giggled Priya. (b) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” giggled Priya. (c) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat”, giggled Priya.
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Yash?
    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) selfish (b) rude (c) helpful
28. 28.What makes the sound “hiss”? (a) a bee (b) a cat (c) a snake
29. 29.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) nice (b) dazzling (c) okay
30. 30.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ishaan (b) Imran (c) Mr Reddy
31. 31.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A smiling jackal offered a hen some sweet berries if she would come out of the coop at night. The hen stayed inside. In the morning she saw the jackal’s sharp teeth by the fence, and the hen learnt that sweet words can hide a trick. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words. (c) Small friends can be a great help.
32. 32.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) Do not give up on a friend. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Always tell the truth.
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) tired (b) scared (c) happy
34. 34.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Ishaan could barely keep his eyes open at dinner.” (a) telling (b) showing
35. 35.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a busy Monday (b) early one Saturday (c) one busy morning
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “Dev walked past his sleeping baby sister.” (a) munched (b) tiptoed (c) grabbed
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The cat saw a mouse run under the cupboard. (a) The cat and the mouse sang a song. (b) The cat ran away from the mouse in fear. (c) The cat crouched and waited by the cupboard.
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
40. 40.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Many hands make light work. (c) Do not give up on a friend.

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