Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 528 · 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. Where does it take place?
   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) the school gate (b) the village pond (c) the wedding hall
2. 2.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is bored? (a) Tara stamped her foot and slammed the door. (b) Tara kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (c) Tara was bored.
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ lemon made Riya pull a face.” (a) sour (b) good (c) nice
4. 4.Read the story. Where does it take place?
   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) the village pond (b) the wedding hall (c) the hill road
5. 5.Which title sounds most like a funny story? (a) The Wizard’s Silver Wand (b) Ten Giggling Goats (c) The Fairy of the Lotus Pond
6. 6.What kind of story is this?
   A girl and her uncle sail a small raft down a roaring river. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
7. 7.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Can I have one more laddoo, please?” ___ Joseph. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
8. 8.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
10. 10.Which word rhymes with “noon”? (a) balloon (b) cat (c) swing
11. 11.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The goalkeeper dived as the ball flew towards the net. (a) He caught a fish instead of the ball. (b) He stopped the ball with his gloves. (c) The ball turned into a balloon.
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
13. 13.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Dev is hungry? (a) Dev was hungry. (b) Dev kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch. (c) Dev sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
14. 14.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Tara is bored? (a) A tear rolled slowly down Tara’s cheek. (b) Tara was bored. (c) Tara sighed and flipped through the same comic again.
15. 15.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The doorbell went ___ at noon.” (a) tick-tock (b) splash (c) ding-dong
16. 16.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. The cake said “Happy Birthday, Rita” instead of Riya! (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed. (c) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. Ishaan asked the other children to help him mend it. Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (a) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (b) Mrs Rao gave them a strong plank and some rope. (c) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park.
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is tired? (a) Kabir sat alone, hugging his knees and sniffing. (b) Kabir dragged his feet upstairs and flopped on the bed. (c) Kabir was tired.
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) A bean seed does not sprout (b) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (c) The pot is moved into the sunshine
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The fields stayed bare and dusty. (b) The rice plants walked to the market. (c) The rice fields grew tall and green.
21. 21.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. By noon, nobody had bought a single cookie. Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” Her friend Zubin rang a bell to call people over. Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund. (a) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
22. 22.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ cactus pricked my finger.” (a) nice (b) fine (c) spiky
23. 23.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Dev mended the page neatly and felt proud of himself.
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Moti (b) Diya (c) Vihaan
25. 25.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young deer slipped into deep mud and kicked wildly, sinking deeper. An old turtle told it to stop, lie flat and move slowly. The young deer learnt to stay calm, crawled out bit by bit and was safe. (a) the bat (b) the old turtle (c) the young deer
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) munched (b) ate (c) went
32. 32.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) Have you ever heard a tree laugh?
33. 33.Read the story. Which word best describes Manav?
    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) quick-thinking (b) unkind (c) selfish
34. 34.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A bean seed does not sprout” (a) The pot is moved into the sunshine (b) The blue splash is turned into a lake (c) It is built higher up with a moat
35. 35.Read the story. When 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) on a busy Monday (b) on bake sale day (c) on a crowded evening
36. 36.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ owl hooted from the branch.” (a) speckled (b) nice (c) okay
37. 37.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) Mr Nair (b) Joseph (c) Aisha
38. 38.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one spring afternoon (b) in the dry season (c) during the Christmas holidays
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
40. 40.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hippo laughed at the giraffe’s long neck every day. One evening the giraffe saw a flood coming from far away and warned all the animals. The hippo said sorry and learnt never to make fun of anyone again. (a) the giraffe (b) the hippo (c) the lion

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