Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 512 · 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 feeling does this sentence show?
   “Sahil’s shoulders drooped as he walked slowly home.” (a) hungry (b) scared (c) sad
2. 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Why is the sky blue?” asked Yash. (b) “Why is the sky blue”? asked Yash. (c) Why is the sky blue? asked Yash.
3. 3.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) characters doing daft things (c) a dangerous journey
4. 4.What makes the sound “snip”? (a) a snake (b) a pair of scissors (c) a motorbike
5. 5.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Forgotten Homework (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
6. 6.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) Untitled Story Number One (c) This Is My Story
7. 7.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one stormy night (b) on a festive night (c) on Craft Day
8. 8.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Arjun is sad? (a) Arjun’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (b) Tears filled Arjun’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Arjun was sad.
9. 9.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
   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) Nisha (b) Meera (c) Pixie
10. 10.Read the story. Which word best describes Riya?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) polite (b) lazy (c) unkind
11. 11.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Case of the Missing Laddoos (b) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (c) Stranded on Storm Island
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
13. 13.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She sang so loudly that everyone could hear her. Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (a) The microphone stops working before her song (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) She sings loudly without a microphone
14. 14.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) Yash (b) Sneha (c) Arjun
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) loud (b) fast (c) slow
16. 16.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the hill road (b) the muddy lane (c) the city fair
17. 17.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” giggled Yash. (b) Hee hee, that clown has a red nose, giggled Yash. (c) “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose”, giggled Yash.
18. 18.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. Uncle Jacob, the baker, added a neat y in icing. Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (a) Aryan (b) Uncle Jacob (c) Riya
19. 19.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Squeeze the juice into a jug. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
20. 20.Read the story. Which word best describes Meher?
    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) unkind (b) brave (c) lazy
21. 21.Read the story. Which word best describes Pooja?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) kind
22. 22.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) one misty dawn (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) the school library
23. 23.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand.
24. 24.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy gives a poor weaver three wishes, but each wish has a catch. (a) adventure story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
25. 25.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) round (b) flat (c) tall
26. 26.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (c) Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her.
27. 27.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Late Train (b) Lost at the Fair (c) The Sandcastle
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make the story three times too long.
29. 29.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a detective or suspects (b) characters doing daft things (c) brave escapes from danger
30. 30.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
    One spring morning, Tara potted a bean in the school garden. Two weeks later, nothing had come up at all. Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. He helped her move the pot into the sunshine. Soon a green shoot peeped out, and Tara danced. (a) lazy (b) rude (c) patient
31. 31.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
32. 32.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) table (b) happy (c) whoosh
33. 33.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
34. 34.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Simran dragged her feet upstairs and flopped on the bed.” (a) tired (b) cold (c) bored
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ rope scraped my hands.” (a) rough (b) okay (c) fine
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
37. 37.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    Why did the cat bring home a fish every day? (a) it starts with a sound word (b) it starts with someone speaking (c) it starts with a question
38. 38.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Farhan was sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “I felt the cool breeze on my face.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
40. 40.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The pigs ___ in the muddy farmyard.” (a) whoosh (b) oink (c) splash

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