Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 520 · 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.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) The baker fixes one letter in icing (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) The wrong name is written on a cake
2. 2.Which fable teaches this moral?
   “Use your brain, not just your strength.” (a) The Buffalo and the Gate (b) The Crow and the Three Rotis (c) The Duck and the Hen
3. 3.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Children splash in muddy lanes” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
5. 5.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (b) One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
6. 6.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Kabir froze and held his breath as the floor creaked.” (a) telling (b) showing
7. 7.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) The night was as dark as ink. (c) The children played cricket after school.
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The shop sells pencils and erasers.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
9. 9.Which strong verb means “swallowed quickly in big mouthfuls”? (a) dashed (b) gulped (c) glanced
10. 10.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The squishy cushion sank under me.” (a) cushion (b) sank (c) squishy
11. 11.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Sahil tied his shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) third person (b) first person
12. 12.What makes the sound “chirp”? (a) a sparrow (b) a cat (c) a duck
13. 13.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her bedroom is a pigsty. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes.
14. 14.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) “I found a map under my bed!” said Isha.
15. 15.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) A boat starts to leak (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
17. 17.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Joseph grinned from ear to ear and skipped down the road.” (a) scared (b) bored (c) happy
18. 18.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (a) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (b) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
19. 19.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Nobody buys anything from the stall” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Cookie Stall (c) The Windy Rangoli
20. 20.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “A kindness is never wasted.” (a) The Little Eagle (b) The Deer and the Tortoise (c) The Patient Kingfisher
23. 23.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy.
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Ishaan ___ a phone number on his hand.” (a) scribbled (b) came (c) wrote
25. 25.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.
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) He is allowed to bring it the next day (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
27. 27.What kind of story is this?
    A spell makes a lazy prince sleep until someone wishes him awake. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
28. 28.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (c) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea.
29. 29.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a peacock” (a) shy (b) proud (c) humble
30. 30.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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 puppy crept out and licked her hand. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart.
31. 31.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to water the plants:
    ___, fill the watering can at the tap.
    Then, carry it to the garden.
    Next, pour water gently at the roots.
    Finally, put the can back in its place. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
32. 32.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Lost Earring
33. 33.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
34. 34.What kind of story is this?
    A detective dog sniffs out clues to find the stolen bicycle. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ kitten curled up on my lap.” (a) fluffy (b) okay (c) nice
37. 37.What makes the sound “moo”? (a) a jump into a pool (b) a cow (c) a steel plate falling
38. 38.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Diya. (b) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Diya. (c) “Shh, the baby is sleeping”, whispered Diya.
39. 39.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The two friends ___ to the gate to see who was fastest.” (a) raced (b) got (c) ran
40. 40.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Farhan (b) Dev (c) Mr Nair

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