Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 478 · 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.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) round (b) short (c) tall
2. 2.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to wash your hands:
   First, wet your hands under the tap.
   Then, rub soap all over them.
   ___, scrub between your fingers.
   Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
3. 3.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Pooja (b) Simran (c) Mr Bose
4. 4.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The old bread was as hard as a rock.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
5. 5.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
6. 6.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one warm evening (b) A bean seed does not sprout (c) the hill road
7. 7.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sahil is scared? (a) Sahil was scared. (b) Sahil folded his arms and glared at his brother. (c) Sahil froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.
8. 8.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I painted my room a bright yellow.” (a) first person (b) third person
9. 9.What kind of story is this?
   A monkey borrows a tourist’s hat and starts selling tickets. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
10. 10.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found three rotis drying in a courtyard. Instead of taking one, it tried to carry all three at once. The rotis slipped from its beak, and the cook chased it away. The hungry crow learnt that wanting everything left it with nothing. (a) the fox (b) the cook (c) the crow
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I heard my name on the loudspeaker.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Dev (b) Meera (c) Tenzin
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The striped snake slid under the rock.” (a) slid (b) striped (c) snake
14. 14.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) showing (b) telling
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The children planted trees along the road. (a) The road became a hot desert. (b) The trees walked off to a forest. (c) Years later, the road was cool and shady.
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) A snake is curled up in a shed
17. 17.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) on Pongal morning (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) the music room
18. 18.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    What was hiding inside Grandma’s locked trunk? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with a sound word
19. 19.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (b) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
20. 20.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fluffy kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) curled (b) kitten (c) fluffy
21. 21.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 a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
22. 22.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A crow found a pot of water in the dry season and splashed most of it out while bathing. The next day the crow was thirsty, but the pot was empty. The crow learnt to use only what it needed. (a) the crow (b) the zebra (c) the pot
23. 23.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the bat (b) the mynah (c) the cat
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The diver ___ into the deep pool.” (a) got (b) fell (c) plunged
25. 25.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Today, everything will go wrong,” said Dev. (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
26. 26.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) tossed (b) strolled (c) staggered
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
28. 28.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
30. 30.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) A boat starts to leak (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A kitten is stuck behind a water tank
31. 31.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
32. 32.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Imran (b) Ayaan (c) Maa
33. 33.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) beep (c) mango
34. 34.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Paper boats sail down the drain” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
35. 35.Which word rhymes with “coat”? (a) knee (b) boat (c) play
36. 36.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) The lazy cow chews and chews (b) A brown sparrow builds a nest (c) Mangoes in the sun
37. 37.What kind of story is this?
    Every night a strange tapping comes from the empty room. Who is there? (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
38. 38.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 Pongal morning (b) one rainy morning (c) on a hot summer night
39. 39.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) dark (b) drip (c) tap
40. 40.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Nani’s orchard (b) the hill road (c) the city fair

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