Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 49 · 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 word rhymes with “white”? (a) cook (b) light (c) tray
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) grabbed (b) did (c) took
3. 3.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ananya is tired? (a) Ananya was tired. (b) Ananya rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa. (c) Ananya’s face turned red, and she clenched her fists.
4. 4.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
   “The sparrows chirp on my window sill.” (a) chirp (b) window (c) sparrows
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Who left giant footprints on our roof?
7. 7.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “May I borrow your eraser?” asked Nisha. (b) “May I borrow your eraser” asked Nisha. (c) “May I borrow your eraser”? asked Nisha.
8. 8.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Wind blows away the rangoli powder (b) the highway (c) during the Christmas holidays
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch.
10. 10.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Torn Page (c) The Cookie Stall
11. 11.Which strong verb means “walked unsteadily, almost falling”? (a) sipped (b) sprinkled (c) staggered
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (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.
14. 14.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) silly mix-ups (c) a dangerous journey
15. 15.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
16. 16.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) A board held up blocks the wind (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
17. 17.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) The Cave Explorers (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
18. 18.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) My story is about a day at school. (b) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
19. 19.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    Mother goat told her kid never to cross the river when it was full. The kid did not listen and was swept onto a sandbank in the fast water. A fisherman rowed out to save it, and the frightened kid learnt to listen to its mother. (a) the cow (b) the mother goat (c) the kid
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
21. 21.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kiara (b) Sahil (c) Zubin
22. 22.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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 tall building (b) the highway (c) his rooftop
23. 23.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The girls ___ at the funny cartoon.” (a) giggled (b) did (c) laughed
24. 24.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) It was a normal day and nothing happened.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
26. 26.Read the story. Where 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) the washroom (b) the beach (c) the town hall
27. 27.Read the story. Which word best describes Lakshmi?
    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) unkind (b) careless (c) wise
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The mysterious parcel arrived on my birthday.” (a) mysterious (b) parcel (c) arrived
29. 29.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
30. 30.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My father bought a new umbrella. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) The busy market was a beehive.
31. 31.Which strong verb means “walked around with no plan”? (a) wandered (b) sipped (c) tossed
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I opened my lunch box and smiled. (b) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (c) Diya opened her lunch box and smiled.
33. 33.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) A Puppy in the Storm (b) Every Drop Counts (c) The Slipped Chain
34. 34.Read the story. Which word best describes Ayaan?
    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) careless (b) sensible (c) unkind
35. 35.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (b) Ten Giggling Goats (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
36. 36.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    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) the crow (b) the lion (c) the rabbit
37. 37.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) balloon – soon (b) train – soon (c) balloon – tell
38. 38.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The horse gave a neigh in the stable.” (a) neigh (b) stable (c) horse
39. 39.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) The earring is found beside a flower stand (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
40. 40.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “tortoise”? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 2

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