Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 494 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road.
2. 2.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Simran rubbed her eyes and nodded off on the sofa.” (a) telling (b) showing
3. 3.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) We watched the peacock open its blue tail.
4. 4.What makes the sound “pitter-patter”? (a) a visitor at the door (b) a sheep (c) raindrops
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The spiky cactus pricked my finger.” (a) cactus (b) pricked (c) spiky
6. 6.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) Aarav (b) Tenzin (c) Meera
7. 7.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Pooja’s balloon touched a thorny bush. (a) The balloon grew bigger and bigger. (b) The thorns blew up the balloon again. (c) The balloon burst with a pop.
8. 8.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The glassy lake reflected the hills.” (a) reflected (b) glassy (c) lake
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ thunder shook the windows.” (a) fine (b) good (c) booming
11. 11.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Laziness brings trouble.” (a) The Mynah and the Broken Pot (b) The Ants and the Big Leaf (c) The Lazy Bullock
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Ishaan ___ a phone number on his hand.” (a) scribbled (b) wrote (c) did
13. 13.Which word rhymes with “high”? (a) my (b) float (c) log
14. 14.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Imran decorated his cake with cherries. (b) We decorated our cake with cherries. (c) I decorated my cake with cherries.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. (c) One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard.
17. 17.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept in the afternoon.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
18. 18.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little langur heard a rumour that the river had dried up, and it told the whole troop to leave the forest. The wise old owl flew to the river and found it full of water. The little langur learnt to check a story before spreading it. (a) the little langur (b) the old owl (c) the tiger
19. 19.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. Mrs Bose, the guard, called the lift mechanic at once. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
20. 20.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) Boom! The sky lit up with fireworks.
21. 21.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little eagle fell every time it tried to fly from the cliff. Its father told it to try again, and again, and again. On the hundredth try, it soared above the valley, and the little eagle learnt never to give up. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Keep trying and you will succeed.
22. 22.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) Mrs Rao (b) Tenzin (c) Aarav
23. 23.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. (b) Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. (c) Aditi did not give up and started all over again.
24. 24.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dev left his bicycle out in the rain all month. (a) The bicycle learnt to swim. (b) The bicycle became brand new. (c) The chain became rusty.
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
26. 26.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Nisha (b) Grandpa (c) Pooja
27. 27.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
28. 28.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Slip it on your hand and make it talk. (c) Sew on a red tongue of cloth.
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A plumber fixes the dripping tap
30. 30.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Leave the pot in the sun to dry. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Press your thumb in and shape the pot.
31. 31.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “peacock”? (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I decorated my cake with cherries. (b) We decorated our cake with cherries. (c) Tara decorated her cake with cherries.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) cold (c) scared
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. (a) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home.
36. 36.Read the story. Which word best describes Omkar?
    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) lazy (b) gentle (c) unkind
37. 37.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) sensible (b) unkind (c) rude
38. 38.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper. (b) Zoya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (c) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper.
39. 39.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. (a) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now.
40. 40.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) one Sunday evening (b) on the first day of school (c) one rainy morning

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