Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 517 · 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 opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Honk! A runaway cart of melons rolled downhill. (b) Whoosh! The wind snatched my hat away. (c) This story is about a cat and a mouse.
2. 2.Read the story. Which word best describes Dev?
   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) greedy (b) unkind (c) honest
3. 3.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) exploring wild places (b) brave escapes from danger (c) clues to follow
4. 4.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Joseph stamped his foot and slammed the door.” (a) angry (b) cold (c) hungry
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (b) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
6. 6.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
   “A puppy is shivering in the cold rain” (a) The Broken Swing (b) The Butterfly at the Window (c) A Puppy in the Storm
7. 7.Which strong verb means “ate very fast and greedily”? (a) tiptoed (b) gobbled (c) sprinkled
8. 8.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Zoya was tired.” (a) telling (b) showing
9. 9.Read the story. Where 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) the beach (b) a lane in Kochi (c) the science fair
10. 10.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. Soon the doors opened, and Sahil stepped out safely. (a) One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. (b) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button. (c) The lift jerked and stopped between two floors.
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Vihaan beamed and hugged everyone in sight.” (a) telling (b) showing
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Imran brushed his teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
13. 13.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) good (b) fluffy (c) nice
14. 14.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) one foggy morning (c) one sunny morning
15. 15.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) “This is not an ordinary box,” whispered Nani. (c) This is a story about a boy called Ravi.
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) Many hands make light work. (b) Keep your promises. (c) Slow down and do things carefully.
18. 18.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) gentle (b) careless (c) unkind
19. 19.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cut a lemon in half. (b) Add cold water and a spoon of sugar. (c) Stir well and pour it into glasses.
20. 20.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A new girl has no friends at lunch (b) the art room (c) on Science Day
21. 21.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The bread came out frozen. (b) The toaster ate the bread. (c) The toast popped up warm and brown.
22. 22.Read the story. Which word best describes Lakshmi?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) wise (b) greedy (c) lazy
23. 23.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy cannot find its owner” (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Sandcastle (c) The Runaway Goat
24. 24.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Day When Something Happened (b) This Is My Story (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
25. 25.Which sense does this line use?
    “The old door creaked as it opened.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) taste
26. 26.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Wash the fruit. (b) Mix them in a bowl and serve. (c) Chop all the fruit into small pieces.
27. 27.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (b) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The patchwork quilt covered the bed.” (a) quilt (b) covered (c) patchwork
29. 29.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The stars were diamonds in the night sky. (b) The elephant moved like a slow grey hill. (c) The baby slept in the afternoon.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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 was dripping, and water was being wasted. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day.
32. 32.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (c) A rhyme from her teacher helps her spell it
33. 33.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Neel’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.” (a) angry (b) happy (c) cold
34. 34.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is happy? (a) Simran beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Simran’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Simran was happy.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “A whistle blew at the start of the race.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) sight
36. 36.These steps to cross the road are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Stop at the edge of the pavement. (b) Wait until the road is clear. (c) Walk straight across the road.
37. 37.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees (b) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out (c) The cricket ball splashes into a pond
38. 38.Which word rhymes with “fun”? (a) run (b) play (c) lake
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem 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) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A lift stops between two floors (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
40. 40.Which strong verb could replace “flew” in this sentence?
    “The eagle flew above the hills.” (a) soared (b) sobbed (c) scrubbed

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