Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 455 · 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 donkey wished it were as big as the temple elephant. Then it saw the elephant carrying heavy logs all day in the hot sun. The donkey learnt to be glad of its small, light load. (a) Do not boast about yourself. (b) Be happy with what you have. (c) Keep your promises.
2. 2.Which strong verb means “dived down suddenly”? (a) gulped (b) soared (c) plunged
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Broken Swing (c) The Fallen Sparrow
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to cross the road:
   First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
   ___, look right, left and right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   Finally, walk straight across the road. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair.
6. 6.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We pushed our little sister on the swing. (b) Sahil pushed his little sister on the swing. (c) I pushed my little sister on the swing.
7. 7.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose___” giggled Kavya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
8. 8.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) hearing
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Meera?
    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) greedy (b) generous (c) unkind
11. 11.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) gulped (b) crawled (c) tumbled
12. 12.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (a) A train is three hours late (b) A boat starts to leak (c) A rubber slipper plugs the crack
13. 13.Which sense does this line use?
    “The wet soap slipped from my hands.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) Ishaan (b) Kiara (c) Zubin
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “The lemon pickle tasted salty and sour.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
16. 16.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The children ___ at the giant elephant in surprise.” (a) did (b) looked (c) stared
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on the first day of school (b) on a Wednesday evening (c) during the Christmas holidays
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “A cat on the wall” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
19. 19.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The lost child ___ until his mother found him.” (a) cried (b) sobbed (c) had
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Where do lost socks really go? (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
21. 21.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Rohan ___ crossly under his breath.” (a) muttered (b) got (c) spoke
22. 22.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to pack a school bag:
    First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
    Then, find the books for each class.
    Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
    ___, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
23. 23.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) splash (c) table
24. 24.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
25. 25.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) Where do lost socks really go?
26. 26.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The lion let out a mighty roar.” (a) roar (b) lion (c) mighty
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
28. 28.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
29. 29.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Sharing is better than fighting.” (a) The Lazy Bullock (b) The Goat and the Wide Stream (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
30. 30.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on Craft Day (b) on her birthday morning (c) on a busy Monday
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Mango Mystery
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (c) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day.
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Maa (b) Sahil (c) Joseph
34. 34.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one spring afternoon (b) An aunt loses a gold earring (c) his hill village
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) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The sour lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) pull (c) lemon
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The lake shone like a mirror in the sun.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The new shoes shone like stars. (b) His heart was a drum during the race. (c) My father bought a new umbrella.
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest.
40. 40.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. (b) On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.

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