Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 477 · 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 start of the story. What happens next?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth.
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Practice makes perfect.” (a) The Peacock and the Sparrow (b) The Little Firefly (c) The Cuckoo’s Song
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) yellow (b) honk (c) garden
4. 4.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (c) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.
5. 5.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the school hall (b) a tall building (c) the science fair
6. 6.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) They put on the spare tyre together
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The bees buzzed around the hive.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
8. 8.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Kite in the Neem Tree (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Blue Lake
9. 9.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. (a) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (b) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
10. 10.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (b) Peel the banana and the orange. (c) Wash the fruit.
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (a) Bang! The back tyre of the car went flat. (b) Together they changed the tyre in twenty minutes. (c) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway.
12. 12.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) A cat on the wall (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) A frog on a leaf
13. 13.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Everyone sings along with her
14. 14.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree.
15. 15.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the beach (b) the playground (c) the school gate
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Tenzin (b) Saanvi (c) Appa
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) A train is three hours late (b) Solving puzzles together passes the time (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
18. 18.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (c) The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.
19. 19.Which strong verb means “moved on hands and knees”? (a) glanced (b) nibbled (c) crawled
20. 20.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wind the string in to bring it down. (b) Tie the string to the kite. (c) Hold the kite up to the wind.
21. 21.What makes the sound “click”? (a) a pig (b) a bee (c) a camera
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) her building (b) after the lunch bell (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
23. 23.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) gulped (b) sprinkled (c) slammed
24. 24.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the back yard (b) Nani’s orchard (c) the art room
25. 25.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Can a pumpkin really grow as big as a car? (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) How do you catch a cloud in a jar?
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.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) Zoya (b) Imran (c) Mr Reddy
28. 28.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “hippopotamus”? (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
29. 29.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Her friend Kunal dug a moat to keep the water out. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
30. 30.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The lazy cow chews and chews” (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (b) Thud! A coconut dropped right at my feet. (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
33. 33.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “umbrella”? (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) This Is My Story (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) The Fallen Sparrow
35. 35.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) pencil (b) river (c) roar
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to cross the road:
    First, stop at the edge of the pavement.
    Then, look right, left and right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    ___, walk straight across the road. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
38. 38.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Peacocks spread their tails” (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4
39. 39.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    Next, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    ___, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Arjun flew his kite from the rooftop. (b) I flew my kite from the rooftop. (c) Sahil flew his kite from the rooftop.

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