Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 524 · 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. Who is the main character?
   On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) Yash (b) Mrs Sen (c) Nisha
2. 2.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (a) Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (b) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
3. 3.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Simran opened her lunch box and smiled. (b) We opened our lunch box and smiled. (c) I opened my lunch box and smiled.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Diya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.” (a) hungry (b) sad (c) tired
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) dazzling (b) good (c) okay
8. 8.Why does this opening hook the reader?
   Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
9. 9.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) a missing thing or a secret (b) magic, spells or wishes (c) a dangerous journey
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.What kind of story is this?
    A wizard’s magic carpet carries a shepherd girl to a giant’s palace. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) fairy tale
12. 12.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The monkey ___ the banana from my hand.” (a) grabbed (b) took (c) came
13. 13.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The bonfire ___ on Lohri night.” (a) burned (b) blazed (c) got
14. 14.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed. A long snake was curled up near the door. Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. Mr Reddy, a snake rescuer, carried it away safely. Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (a) during the Christmas holidays (b) on Science Day (c) one warm evening
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (b) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (c) He found it by a stream and gently led it back.
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is tired? (a) Aarav’s heart thumped, and he hid under the sheet. (b) Aarav was tired. (c) Aarav rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa.
17. 17.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The school announced a holiday for Diwali. (a) The children went to school as usual. (b) The children cheered with joy. (c) The school building went on holiday.
18. 18.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “telephone”? (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4
19. 19.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Lost Yak (b) A Day When Something Happened (c) This Is My Story
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) The temple bells rang out loudly. (c) A whiff of incense floated from the temple.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The jalebi was as sweet as honey. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The traffic jam was a long metal snake.
22. 22.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Watch out for that car!” ___ Sneha. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered
23. 23.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ river rushed over the rocks.” (a) fine (b) nice (c) foaming
24. 24.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shimmering peacock spread its tail.” (a) spread (b) shimmering (c) peacock
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Meera watered the plants in the morning.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
26. 26.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ mangoes filled the basket.” (a) okay (b) juicy (c) good
27. 27.Which strong verb could replace “looked” in this sentence?
    “Tara looked into the dark cupboard for her shoes.” (a) shouted (b) gobbled (c) peered
28. 28.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. (b) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (c) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly.
29. 29.Which strong verb could replace “fell” in this sentence?
    “The oranges fell out of the bag and down the steps.” (a) staggered (b) sprinkled (c) tumbled
30. 30.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kavya is bored? (a) Kavya folded her arms and glared at her brother. (b) Kavya was bored. (c) Kavya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard.
31. 31.Read the story. Which word best describes Rohan?
    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) selfish (b) unkind (c) patient
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) okay (b) fine (c) polished
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, that clown has a red nose,” ___ Zoya. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
35. 35.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ wind howled all night.” (a) icy (b) fine (c) good
36. 36.Which sense does this line use?
    “I heard waves crashing on the rocks.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) smell
37. 37.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Who would steal a whole bus? (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Where do lost socks really go?
38. 38.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) Posters help the owner find the puppy (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) A boat starts to leak
39. 39.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. (b) He found it by a stream and gently led it back. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
40. 40.Which strong verb means “took tiny little bites”? (a) nibbled (b) scribbled (c) strolled

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