Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 459 · 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.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) surviving a storm or a flood (b) a dangerous journey (c) an evil spell to break
2. 2.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ garden smelled of roses.” (a) blooming (b) fine (c) good
3. 3.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Muddy Uniform
4. 4.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (b) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
5. 5.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a puzzle to solve (b) fairies, giants or dragons (c) exploring wild places
6. 6.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall.
7. 7.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
8. 8.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 bright morning (b) one Sunday evening (c) one hot afternoon
9. 9.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) sank (b) squishy (c) cushion
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Read the story. Where 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) the art room (b) the town hall (c) the railway station
12. 12.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “school”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2
13. 13.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I heard my name on the loudspeaker. (b) Kavya heard her name on the loudspeaker. (c) Rohan heard his name on the loudspeaker.
14. 14.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Dry Well (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
15. 15.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Shy Singer (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Butterfly at the Window
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (a) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
17. 17.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Rain taps on the roof” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
18. 18.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The sparrows ___ on my window sill.” (a) thud (b) chirp (c) neigh
19. 19.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A mynah knocked over a clay pot and blamed the sleeping cat. The farmer scolded the cat, but later he saw the mynah do it again. After that, nobody believed anything it said, and the mynah learnt its lesson. (a) Clean habits keep you healthy. (b) Always tell the truth. (c) Think before you speak.
20. 20.Which strong verb means “threw lightly”? (a) blazed (b) soared (c) tossed
21. 21.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) Dev (b) Aryan (c) Imran
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Ananya (b) Zoya (c) Joseph
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The juicy mangoes filled the basket.” (a) mangoes (b) juicy (c) filled
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) nice (b) good (c) rickety
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
27. 27.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) Arjun (b) Mrs Bose (c) Sahil
28. 28.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “alligator”? (a) 5 (b) 3 (c) 4
29. 29.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Imran was really bored.” (a) telling (b) showing
30. 30.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A baby bird falls out of its nest” (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) The Forgotten Homework
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw a rainbow over the green fields. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
32. 32.What kind of story is this?
    Uncle puts his shoes on the wrong feet and waddles to work like a duck. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) fairy tale
33. 33.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
34. 34.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Diya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
35. 35.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
36. 36.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
37. 37.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (c) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony.
38. 38.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. (a) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. (b) Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground. (b) Apples fell from the mango tree. (c) The tree shook Riya back.
40. 40.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) drip (b) pencil (c) green

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