Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 471 · 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 sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Kavya. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Kavya. (c) “Hee hee, stop tickling me”, giggled Kavya.
2. 2.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Princess and the Spell (b) The Clue in the Old Diary (c) The Burping Buffalo
3. 3.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) Homework is left at home (c) He is allowed to bring it the next day
4. 4.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) the art room (b) the sports ground (c) Nani’s orchard
5. 5.What kind of story is this?
   A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
6. 6.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Stars blink one by one (b) Paper boats sail down the drain (c) My kitten sleeps in the sun
7. 7.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow. (b) The baby slept in the afternoon. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
8. 8.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) Honesty is the best policy. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
9. 9.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Nobody came to my party,” ___ Kavya. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The fish market had a strong smell. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) I felt the cool breeze on my face.
11. 11.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the backwaters (b) the city fair (c) the village pond
12. 12.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Wet your hands under the tap. (b) Rinse and dry them on a towel. (c) Scrub between your fingers.
13. 13.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 Sandcastle (b) Grandpa’s Glasses (c) The Lost Yak
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. (c) Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried.
15. 15.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “Our cat lets out a sad meow at night.” (a) meow (b) cat (c) night
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice fields grew tall and green. (b) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (c) The rice plants walked to the market.
17. 17.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Ishaan cleaned his shoes for the parade.” (a) first person (b) third person
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a fruit salad:
    First, wash the fruit.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, chop all the fruit into small pieces.
    ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (b) The children played cricket after school. (c) The moon was a silver plate in the sky.
20. 20.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Kites dance in the sky” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
21. 21.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Where did you put my blue pencil?” asked Tara. (b) “Where did you put my blue pencil”? asked Tara. (c) Where did you put my blue pencil? asked Tara.
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) A Story That I Wrote One Day
23. 23.Which sense does this line use?
    “The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.” (a) hearing (b) smell (c) taste
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley.
25. 25.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Fatima’s knees shook, and she hid behind the door.” (a) scared (b) tired (c) sad
26. 26.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) It is built higher up with a moat (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
27. 27.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it (c) A hard word makes her mind go blank
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Read the story. Which word best describes Pooja?
    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) lazy (b) greedy (c) kind
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The hungry boy ___ all the samosas in a minute.” (a) ate (b) gobbled (c) did
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. (b) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (c) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!”
32. 32.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    First, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    ___, put the can back in its place. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. (b) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (c) His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out.
34. 34.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) beep (b) green (c) quickly
35. 35.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “There’s a monkey in the kitchen!” cried Mum. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) weak (c) tiny
37. 37.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Priya rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers.” (a) cold (b) bored (c) angry
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Tara felt very sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The baby slept in the afternoon. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
40. 40.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question

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