Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 473 · 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)?
   The farmer asked who had eaten his carrots. The rabbit could have blamed the crow, but it told the truth. The farmer was so pleased that he gave it a carrot every day, and the rabbit learnt that honesty pays. (a) Help others and they will help you. (b) Honesty is the best policy. (c) Practice makes perfect.
2. 2.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Rohan cycled to the market with his cousin. (b) Yash cycled to the market with his cousin. (c) I cycled to the market with my cousin.
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
4. 4.Which word fits the gap best?
   “My sandcastle got washed away,” ___ Neel. (a) asked (b) sobbed (c) giggled
5. 5.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Grandpa could not read the small print. (a) He put on his reading glasses. (b) The print grew bigger by itself. (c) He closed his eyes to read better.
6. 6.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) kind (b) rude (c) careless
7. 7.Read the story. Which word best describes Manav?
   One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) quick-thinking (b) greedy (c) lazy
8. 8.What kind of story is this?
   Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
9. 9.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Let us keep the surprise a secret, whispered Tenzin. (b) “Let us keep the surprise a secret”, whispered Tenzin. (c) “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” whispered Tenzin.
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
11. 11.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) vroom (c) happy
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “cook”? (a) swish (b) hat (c) hook
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) His running shoes are the wrong size (b) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (c) The shoes are swapped back
15. 15.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The puffy clouds floated across the sky.” (a) puffy (b) clouds (c) floated
16. 16.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The ice cream sat in the hot sun. (a) It flew away like a bird. (b) It froze harder and harder. (c) It began to melt and drip.
17. 17.Read the story. When does it take place?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) on Science Day (b) on a festive night (c) in the dry season
18. 18.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Priya climbed the guava tree and filled her pockets.” (a) third person (b) first person
19. 19.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Aryan kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.” (a) happy (b) bored (c) hungry
20. 20.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    First, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    ___, give the card to your friend. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a greeting card:
    ___, fold a sheet of card in half.
    Then, draw a picture on the front.
    Next, write a message inside.
    Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Then
22. 22.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) beep (b) pencil (c) kind
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kite danced in the sky.” (a) good (b) fine (c) colourful
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) okay (c) nice
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
27. 27.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the donkey (b) the elephant (c) the lion
28. 28.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A parrot broke the sparrow’s nest by mistake and said sorry. The sparrow stayed angry for days and had no one to play with. At last she forgave the parrot. The sparrow learnt that forgiving felt better than sulking. (a) the parrot (b) the sparrow (c) the zebra
29. 29.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) careless (b) sensible (c) selfish
30. 30.Which word rhymes with “far”? (a) my (b) fun (c) jar
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to bake a cake:
    First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
    ___, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
    Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
    Finally, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) green (b) whoosh (c) garden
33. 33.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The naughty puppy chewed my slipper.” (a) naughty (b) puppy (c) chewed
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) He changes into a clean spare uniform
35. 35.These steps to wash your hands are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Scrub between your fingers. (b) Rub soap all over them. (c) Rinse and dry them on a towel.
36. 36.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Achoo! The giant sneezed and the trees shook. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
37. 37.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa (b) Saanvi (c) Tenzin
38. 38.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Let us keep the surprise a secret,” ___ Rohan. (a) shouted (b) whispered (c) asked
39. 39.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a Wednesday evening (b) on a hot summer night (c) one rainy morning
40. 40.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Pop! The balloon burst in Dad’s face. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question

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