Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 452 · 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.What kind of story is this?
   A wizard’s magic carpet carries a shepherd girl to a giant’s palace. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) looked (b) stared (c) went
3. 3.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) Everyone sings along with her
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) neigh (b) stable (c) horse
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   A wicked spell turns a princess into a parrot until a kind boy frees her. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   A magic comb turns every tangle in a girl’s hair into gold thread. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to take a photo:
   First, switch on the camera.
   Then, point it at your friends.
   Next, ask everyone to smile.
   ___, press the button to click the photo. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
8. 8.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Greed can make you lose everything.” (a) The Cuckoo’s Song (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Deer and the Tortoise
9. 9.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
10. 10.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (c) My little sister is as busy as a bee.
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ant carried a crumb.” (a) tiny (b) fine (c) nice
12. 12.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aisha was really tired.” (a) showing (b) telling
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Advik?
    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) lazy (b) careless (c) kind
14. 14.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) woof (b) slowly (c) green
15. 15.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) What Happened Next and Then After (c) The Blue Lake
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) Believe in yourself. (b) Hard work brings its reward. (c) Help others and they will help you.
17. 17.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Secret of the Locked Room (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) Upside-Down Grandpa
18. 18.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) neigh (c) mango
19. 19.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir laughed, clapped and twirled around the room.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) Diyas twinkled on every windowsill.
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Farhan (b) Mr Khan (c) Sahil
22. 22.What kind of story is this?
    Explorers cross a frozen lake that cracks under their feet. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) funny story
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Pooja is bored? (a) Pooja was bored. (b) A tear rolled slowly down Pooja’s cheek. (c) Pooja sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Whose Puppy? (b) The Shy Singer (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
25. 25.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The new bicycle shone bright red.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
27. 27.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A snake rescuer carries it away safely
28. 28.Read the story. Which word best describes Imran?
    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) lazy (b) sensible (c) rude
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) The Windy Rangoli (c) What Happened Next and Then After
31. 31.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran pushed his little sister on the swing.” (a) third person (b) first person
32. 32.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (a) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (c) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat.
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) The puppy crept out and licked her hand. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
35. 35.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) The wrong name is written on a cake (b) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
37. 37.Which strong verb could replace “spoke” in this sentence?
    “Rohan spoke crossly under his breath.” (a) staggered (b) muttered (c) soared
38. 38.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Riya (b) Uncle Jacob (c) Kabir
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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 long snake was curled up near the door. (b) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
40. 40.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) a missing thing or a secret (c) a magic object

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