Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 522 · 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.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Farhan wrapped his gift in shiny paper.” (a) third person (b) first person
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is sad? (a) Meera folded her arms and glared at her brother. (b) Meera was sad. (c) Meera sat alone, hugging her knees and sniffing.
3. 3.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One Sunday evening, Sahil took the lift in a tall building. The lift jerked and stopped between two floors. (a) Maria thought hard and moved further up the sand. (b) Tara asked Mr Nair, the gardener, what was wrong. (c) Sahil stayed calm and pressed the red alarm button.
4. 4.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Story That I Wrote One Day (b) The Fallen Sparrow (c) Some Things That Happened
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (b) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
6. 6.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Manav sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing.” (a) sad (b) happy (c) cold
7. 7.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to pack a school bag:
   First, check the timetable for tomorrow.
   ___, find the books for each class.
   Next, put the books and pencil box in the bag.
   Finally, zip the bag and keep it by the door. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends.
9. 9.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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 Silent Microphone (b) A Puppy in the Storm (c) A Friend at Lunch
10. 10.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is scared? (a) Kabir licked his lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (b) Kabir’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door. (c) Kabir was scared.
11. 11.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Rohan’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.” (a) telling (b) showing
12. 12.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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 rubber slipper plugs the crack (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The bus driver saw a red traffic light. (a) He stopped the bus. (b) He drove faster through the crossing. (c) The traffic light got on the bus.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) smell (c) touch
15. 15.What kind of story is this?
    A team climbs a snowy mountain as a storm blows in. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
16. 16.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) They put on the spare tyre together (c) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) The lights go out and her little brother cries
18. 18.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out
19. 19.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Grandma put the dosa batter on a hot pan. (a) The dosa jumped back into the bowl. (b) The batter froze into ice. (c) The dosa turned golden and crisp.
20. 20.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Maria opened her lunch box and smiled. (b) I opened my lunch box and smiled. (c) Ishaan opened his lunch box and smiled.
21. 21.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
22. 22.These steps to bake a cake are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let it cool, then cut a slice. (b) Pour the mixture into a cake tin. (c) Mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
23. 23.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “A tear rolled slowly down Priya’s cheek.” (a) showing (b) telling
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) Be happy with what you have. (c) Be brave even when you feel afraid.
25. 25.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Many hands make light work.” (a) The Rooster Who Bragged (b) The Sparrows’ Nest (c) Two Monkeys and a Mango
26. 26.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I painted my room a bright yellow. (b) Dev painted his room a bright yellow. (c) We painted our room a bright yellow.
27. 27.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We packed our bag for the school trip. (b) I packed my bag for the school trip. (c) Aryan packed his bag for the school trip.
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) tall (b) yellow (c) baa
29. 29.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The jalebi was as sweet as honey.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
30. 30.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Meera hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.” (a) telling (b) showing
31. 31.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) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (c) The microphone stops working before her song
32. 32.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A car tyre goes flat on a long trip (b) the village square (c) on Science Day
33. 33.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. (b) Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. (c) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again.
36. 36.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) What Happened Next and Then After (b) The Story About the Thing (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The kettle boiled on the stove. (a) Steam puffed out of the spout. (b) Snow fell out of the spout. (c) The kettle danced around the kitchen.
38. 38.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) The Sandcastle (b) The Snake in the Shed (c) Lost at the Fair
39. 39.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) The Spelling Bee (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) The Lost Yak
40. 40.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) Solving puzzles together passes the time (b) A train is three hours late (c) A board held up blocks the wind

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