Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 496 · 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 ENDING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
2. 2.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Zip the bag and keep it by the door. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Find the books for each class.
3. 3.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the bakery (b) the highway (c) the railway station
4. 4.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “The microphone stops working before her song” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) She sings loudly without a microphone (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
5. 5.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.
6. 6.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Imran rode his new bicycle round the block. (b) I rode my new bicycle round the block. (c) Kabir rode his new bicycle round the block.
7. 7.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Tara tied her shoelaces and ran outside. (b) Rohan tied his shoelaces and ran outside. (c) I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Joseph was sad.” (a) telling (b) showing
9. 9.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Mangoes in the sun (b) Waves carry shells to the shore (c) Morning bells ring out
10. 10.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) gentle (c) whoosh
11. 11.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Little ants march on” (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 5
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. The puppy crept out and licked her hand. Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (a) The Mango Mystery (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) The Flat Tyre
13. 13.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Upside-Down Grandpa (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) Climb to the Clouds
14. 14.What kind of story is this?
    A boy wakes up and does everything backwards, even eating dessert first. (a) funny story (b) adventure story (c) mystery story
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to brush your teeth:
    First, wet your toothbrush.
    Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
    Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
    ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
16. 16.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6
17. 17.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) Joseph (b) Mrs Rao (c) Yash
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
19. 19.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Yash (b) Kunal (c) Priya
20. 20.Which strong verb means “walked slowly with heavy steps”? (a) blazed (b) trudged (c) tumbled
21. 21.Which word rhymes with “night”? (a) bat (b) run (c) kite
22. 22.Read the story. Which word best describes Maria?
    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) rude (b) patient (c) greedy
23. 23.What kind of story is this?
    Who switched the labels on all the jars in the shop? Zoya finds out. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
24. 24.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Ha ha, your shoes are on the wrong feet___” giggled Saanvi. (a) a question mark (?) (b) a comma (,) (c) a full stop (.)
25. 25.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) Coach Iqbal (b) Tara (c) Neel
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch
27. 27.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The raindrops went pitter-patter on the roof.” (a) raindrops (b) pitter-patter (c) roof
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet. (c) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs.
30. 30.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) What would you do if your shadow ran away? (b) There was a girl. She had a bag. (c) In this story I will write about a tree.
31. 31.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) swing – snake (b) lake – snake (c) lake – well
32. 32.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (c) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope.
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ jalebis dripped with syrup.” (a) sticky (b) good (c) fine
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.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) Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby.
36. 36.Which strong verb means “spoke in a low, grumpy voice”? (a) strolled (b) dashed (c) muttered
37. 37.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The fiery chilli made my eyes water.” (a) chilli (b) made (c) fiery
38. 38.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.

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