Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 499 · 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 sentence is written in first person? (a) Pooja lost her pencil box on the bus. (b) Kabir lost his pencil box on the bus. (c) I lost my pencil box on the bus.
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “The coach ___ to us from across the big field.” (a) shouted (b) did (c) spoke
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I cycled to the market with my cousin.” (a) third person (b) first person
5. 5.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) Simran (b) Dadi (c) Dev
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   The prize cake disappears, and the only clue is a trail of crumbs. (a) mystery story (b) fairy tale (c) adventure story
7. 7.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
8. 8.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (c) The earring was shining beside the flower stand.
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “I hid my diary under the pillow.” (a) third person (b) first person
10. 10.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (b) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Saanvi’s eyelids drooped, and she yawned again and again.” (a) hungry (b) tired (c) sad
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one busy morning (b) one bright morning (c) on the first day of school
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The enormous elephant stomped across the river.” (a) enormous (b) stomped (c) elephant
15. 15.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) window (b) quack (c) table
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Aditi?
    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) rude (b) careless (c) determined
18. 18.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    First, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    ___, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
19. 19.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) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (b) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly.
21. 21.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Rain taps on the roof (b) The wind plays with my long hair (c) My kitten sleeps in the sun
22. 22.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Vihaan. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
23. 23.What kind of story is this?
    Three friends trek through a thick jungle to reach a hidden waterfall. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
24. 24.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A flood rose around the hen’s nest, and her chicks could not swim. Her friend the duck carried the chicks on her back, one by one, to dry land. The grateful hen learnt who her true friend was. (a) A true friend helps in times of need. (b) Stay calm and think when you are in danger. (c) Keep your promises.
25. 25.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner
26. 26.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Watch out for that car!” ___ Riya. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
27. 27.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) An aunt loses a gold earring
28. 28.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Imran counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time.” (a) sad (b) scared (c) bored
29. 29.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) on Sports Day (b) on Science Day (c) on competition day
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is scared? (a) Ishaan stamped his foot and slammed the door. (b) Ishaan was scared. (c) Ishaan gripped Mum’s hand and squeezed his eyes shut.
31. 31.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Homework is left at home” (a) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) The alarm button brings help
32. 32.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Come back here, Moti___” shouted Joseph. (a) an exclamation mark (!) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
33. 33.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car” shouted Neel. (b) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Neel. (c) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Neel.
34. 34.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “My kite is torn to pieces___” sobbed Sneha. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
35. 35.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The school building went on holiday. (c) The children cheered with joy.
36. 36.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is scared? (a) Arjun’s nose turned pink, and he pulled on a woolly cap. (b) Arjun’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (c) Arjun was scared.
37. 37.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking”! shouted Joseph. (b) Help, the boat is sinking! shouted Joseph. (c) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Joseph.
38. 38.Which strong verb could replace “cleaned” in this sentence?
    “Mum cleaned the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) staggered (c) crept
39. 39.These steps to make a puppet are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Find an old sock. (b) Glue two buttons on it for eyes. (c) Slip it on your hand and make it talk.
40. 40.Which strong verb means “laughed in a light, silly way”? (a) giggled (b) scrubbed (c) glanced

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