Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 441 · 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.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The balloon burst with a ___.” (a) baa (b) ding-dong (c) pop
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
4. 4.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) cushion (b) squishy (c) sank
5. 5.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one hot afternoon (b) one stormy night (c) one sunny morning
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   An enchanted mango tree grants one wish to whoever is kind to it. (a) fairy tale (b) funny story (c) adventure story
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Fatima. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is happy? (a) Kabir was happy. (b) Kabir’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home. (c) Kabir beamed and hugged everyone in sight.
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
10. 10.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) blouse – bake (b) swing – house (c) blouse – house
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.Which word rhymes with “mouse”? (a) red (b) bat (c) house
13. 13.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) The Blue Lake (b) The Mango Mystery (c) The Kitten on the Roof
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
15. 15.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “How many stars are in the sky___” asked Yash. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
16. 16.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Sneha watered her tulsi plant every morning. (b) Kavya watered her tulsi plant every morning. (c) I watered my tulsi plant every morning.
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I counted the coins in my piggy bank.” (a) third person (b) first person
18. 18.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) okay (b) good (c) rickety
19. 19.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) My Dog Ate My Rangoli (b) The Princess and the Spell (c) The Vanishing Cricket Bat
20. 20.Which strong verb means “cried noisily”? (a) raced (b) tiptoed (c) sobbed
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) Help others and they will help you. (b) Too much of anything is bad. (c) Do not give up on a friend.
22. 22.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (b) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
23. 23.What makes the sound “knock”? (a) a visitor at the door (b) a pig (c) a rooster
24. 24.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) mouse – blouse (b) bake – blouse (c) mouse – jog
25. 25.These steps to take a photo are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Press the button to click the photo. (b) Switch on the camera. (c) Point it at your friends.
26. 26.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Tenzin hid his diary under the pillow.” (a) first person (b) third person
27. 27.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Stay calm and think when you are in danger.
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
29. 29.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Look out, the shelf is falling!” ___ Sneha. (a) shouted (b) giggled (c) whispered
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Nobody came to my party,” ___ Diya. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) good (b) okay (c) steaming
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as honey” (a) bitter (b) sweet (c) sour
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A lift stops between two floors” (a) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) The alarm button brings help
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
36. 36.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud,” sobbed Farhan. (b) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud” sobbed Farhan. (c) “I dropped my ice cream in the mud”, sobbed Farhan.
37. 37.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Late Train (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) Every Drop Counts
38. 38.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ sun rose over the hills.” (a) good (b) fine (c) golden
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) the elephant (b) the tiger (c) the woodpecker
40. 40.Which strong verb means “flew high in the sky”? (a) soared (b) munched (c) wandered

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