Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 458 · 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?
   “It rained all night in our town.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
2. 2.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) Mr Khan (b) Farhan (c) Kabir
3. 3.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a ridiculous situation (b) brave escapes from danger (c) a missing thing or a secret
4. 4.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a dangerous journey (b) a detective or suspects (c) a ridiculous situation
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
6. 6.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “We heard the train whistle far away.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) fine (b) good (c) blooming
10. 10.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The balloon burst with a pop.” (a) pop (b) burst (c) balloon
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby.
12. 12.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) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened.
13. 13.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Seed That Would Not Grow (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
14. 14.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “caterpillar”? (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 4
15. 15.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “My little sister is as busy as a bee.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
16. 16.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) quickly (c) croak
17. 17.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) teacher (c) oink
18. 18.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on competition day (b) on Craft Day (c) one quiet Sunday
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (b) After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. (c) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back.
20. 20.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) lake – stay (b) tray – look (c) tray – stay
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) sight
22. 22.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
23. 23.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) “Quick, the train is leaving!” yelled Meera. (c) I am going to tell you about my holiday.
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aisha is bored? (a) Aisha stamped her foot and slammed the door. (b) Aisha was bored. (c) Aisha counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.
25. 25.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) Joseph (b) Mr Reddy (c) Imran
26. 26.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
27. 27.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.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The lake shone like a mirror in the sun. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) We planted a mango tree in the garden.
30. 30.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (b) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (c) There was a house. It had a door.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
32. 32.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the school library (b) the music room (c) a lane in Kochi
33. 33.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) Where do lost socks really go? (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
34. 34.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “Don’t open that box!” shouted Grandpa.
35. 35.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The doorbell went ding-dong at noon.” (a) ding-dong (b) doorbell (c) noon
36. 36.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (b) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (c) Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water.
37. 37.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The seat of the park swing has cracked” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free
38. 38.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A car tyre goes flat on a long trip” (a) The Flat Tyre (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Windy Rangoli
39. 39.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ishaan’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) cold
40. 40.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (b) Strain the tea into cups. (c) Pour in milk and add some sugar.

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