Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 486 · 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 line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) We heard the train whistle far away. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.
2. 2.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) the other sparrows (b) the young sparrow (c) the lion
3. 3.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) Sharing is better than fighting. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Honesty is the best policy.
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) on Craft Day (b) one cloudy evening (c) one spring morning
5. 5.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall.
6. 6.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Priya (b) Pooja (c) Rocky
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again.
8. 8.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The busy market was a beehive. (b) The old bread was as hard as a rock. (c) Kabir finished his homework early.
9. 9.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Cool rain falls on dusty roads” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) dazzling (b) good (c) nice
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ soup filled our bowls.” (a) steaming (b) fine (c) good
12. 12.Read the story. When does it take place?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) one sunny morning (c) during a dry summer
13. 13.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) teacher (b) pencil (c) crunch
14. 14.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The milk was left out of the fridge for two days. (a) The milk became sweeter and fresher. (b) The milk changed into orange juice. (c) The milk turned sour.
15. 15.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
16. 16.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    All summer, a squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree while a rabbit played all day. When the cold, bare months came, the rabbit had nothing to eat. The squirrel shared a few nuts, and the hungry rabbit learnt to save food every summer. (a) Greed can make you lose everything. (b) Plan ahead and save for hard times. (c) Do not show off.
17. 17.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
18. 18.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) The wrong name is written on a cake (c) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak
19. 19.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Kabir dropped his ice cream on the hot road. (a) The ice cream jumped back into the cone. (b) The road ate the ice cream. (c) The ice cream melted on the road.
21. 21.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran painted his room a bright yellow. (b) Saanvi painted her room a bright yellow. (c) I painted my room a bright yellow.
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “The thunder crashed and roared.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
23. 23.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a question (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with someone speaking
24. 24.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
25. 25.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ market buzzed with voices.” (a) okay (b) crowded (c) good
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) The kitten’s fur felt like silk. (c) The children played cricket after school.
27. 27.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) The Seed That Would Not Grow (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Leaky Boat
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.What makes the sound “pop”? (a) a crisp papad (b) raindrops (c) a balloon
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is cold? (a) Meera shivered and stamped her feet in the snow. (b) Meera’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (c) Meera was cold.
31. 31.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) taste
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) hearing
33. 33.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 is curled up in a shed (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
34. 34.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) smell
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) smell
36. 36.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
37. 37.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Aarav wrapped his gift in shiny paper. (b) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (c) Nisha wrapped her gift in shiny paper.
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aryan was happy.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
40. 40.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Clue in the Old Diary (b) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (c) The Detective Dog

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