Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 505 · 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 describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ cushion sank under me.” (a) okay (b) good (c) squishy
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill” (a) The earring is found beside a flower stand (b) A saucer of milk tempts the kitten out (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
3. 3.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Dry Well
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. (b) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. (c) Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker.
5. 5.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The colourful kite danced in the sky.” (a) danced (b) kite (c) colourful
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. (b) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (c) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave.
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
8. 8.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) Stranded on Storm Island (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
9. 9.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (c) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second.
10. 10.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    An elephant’s foot was trapped under a fallen log, and the big animals could not lift it. A tiny woodpecker pecked and pecked until the log split in two. The elephant learnt that even a tiny friend can save the day. (a) Small friends can be a great help. (b) Practice makes perfect. (c) Do not trust a stranger’s sweet words.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy. (c) I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.
12. 12.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (b) The Wishing Well of Gold (c) The Silly Socks Mix-Up
13. 13.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The stale bread crumbled in my fingers.” (a) bread (b) stale (c) crumbled
14. 14.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young kingfisher dived at every ripple and caught nothing. Its mother sat still on a branch and waited until a fish swam close. The young kingfisher learnt to wait, and soon caught a fish too. (a) Be grateful to those who help you. (b) Clean habits keep you healthy. (c) Patience brings good things.
15. 15.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I finished my jigsaw puzzle at last. (b) Vihaan finished his jigsaw puzzle at last. (c) We finished our jigsaw puzzle at last.
16. 16.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (c) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset.
17. 17.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Wash the rice in cold water. (c) Boil it until the water is soaked up.
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Yash (b) Uncle Ravi (c) Farhan
19. 19.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Clang! The temple bell rang by itself at midnight. (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with a question (c) it starts with someone speaking
20. 20.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The leaking tap went drip in the dark.” (a) tap (b) drip (c) dark
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (b) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (c) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach!
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Patience brings good things.” (a) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle (b) The Patient Kingfisher (c) The Rabbit Who Told the Truth
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) The lake was a mirror for the mountains. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
25. 25.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A frog kept saying it would mend the hole in its leaf roof tomorrow. Then the monsoon came, and its home filled with water while the tortoise next door stayed dry. The frog learnt not to put off its work. (a) Be happy with what you have. (b) Believe in yourself. (c) Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
26. 26.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas (b) The Strange Tapping at Midnight (c) Escape from Crocodile River
27. 27.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Look before you leap.” (a) Two Monkeys and a Mango (b) The Ungrateful Camel (c) The Goat and the Wide Stream
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The bitter gourd tasted bitter.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) taste
29. 29.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) She is too shy to sing in front of others (b) Everyone sings along with her (c) A pond is dug to catch the rain
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. (b) One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. (c) Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The temple bells rang out loudly.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) taste
33. 33.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bowler ___ the ball towards the stumps.” (a) threw (b) hurled (c) had
34. 34.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A goat saw juicy grass on the other side of a wide stream and jumped without looking. It landed in the mud and had to be pulled out by a buffalo. The goat learnt to check the distance before it jumped. (a) Do not waste what you have. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Look before you leap.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) He found that he had left his homework at home. (b) Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
36. 36.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) the science fair (b) the muddy lane (c) a new school
37. 37.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On a Friday afternoon, Dev walked into the school library. His puppy had torn a page of the book he borrowed. Dev was scared, but he told the librarian the truth. Ms Fernandes smiled and showed him how to tape it. Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself. (a) on a Friday afternoon (b) one sunny morning (c) on a Tuesday evening
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.
40. 40.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) peacock (b) spread (c) shimmering

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