Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 529 · 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.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On her birthday morning, Riya hurried to the bakery. (b) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (c) Riya laughed and asked politely if it could be fixed.
2. 2.Which sense does this line use?
   “The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
3. 3.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to plant a seed:
   First, fill a small pot with soil.
   ___, make a hole with your finger.
   Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
   Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
4. 4.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On a long car trip, Yash rode along the highway. (b) Yash held the torch while Uncle Ravi took out the spare. (c) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on.
5. 5.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) Crash! The cricket ball smashed the window. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
6. 6.These steps to cook rice are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the rice and water in a pot. (b) Fluff the cooked rice with a spoon. (c) Wash the rice in cold water.
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Early one Saturday, Ishaan ran to the colony park. (b) The seat of the old swing had cracked in two. (c) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat.
8. 8.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Stars blink one by one (b) Cool rain falls on dusty roads (c) A frog on a leaf
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Riya brushed her teeth and went to bed.” (a) third person (b) first person
10. 10.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A kitten is stuck behind a water tank” (a) The Shy Singer (b) The Kitten on the Roof (c) Grandpa’s Glasses
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom. He found that he had left his homework at home. Aryan told Ms Gill the truth before she even asked. Ms Gill let him bring it the next day. Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (a) The Forgotten Homework (b) The Silent Microphone (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
13. 13.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The night was as dark as ink.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
14. 14.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I miss my grandma so much___” sobbed Nisha. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a comma (,) (c) a question mark (?)
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Sahil’s knees shook, and he hid behind the door.” (a) showing (b) telling
17. 17.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A young bear promised to guard the bees’ honey while they flew to the hills. The honey smelt wonderful, but he remembered his promise and did not touch a drop. The bees shared their honey with him, and the young bear learnt that keeping promises brings trust. (a) Keep your promises. (b) Patience brings good things. (c) Too much of anything is bad.
18. 18.These steps to make a sandwich are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Spread butter on each slice. (b) Cover it with the other slice and eat. (c) Take two slices of bread.
19. 19.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) The Muddy Uniform (c) Some Things That Happened
20. 20.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) one quiet Sunday (b) on Craft Day (c) early one Saturday
21. 21.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. (a) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (b) In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (c) Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) stole (b) cheeky (c) monkey
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) crunch (b) hoot (c) boom
25. 25.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Rohan left the gate open, and the goat saw it. (a) The goat locked the gate behind it. (b) The goat wandered out into the lane. (c) The goat painted the gate blue.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
27. 27.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (b) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (c) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend.
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The warm sand tickled my toes. (c) The temple bells rang out loudly.
29. 29.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Peacocks spread their tails” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
30. 30.Read the story. Which word best describes Neel?
    On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. His running shoes had been mixed up, and they were too big! Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside. Coach Iqbal swapped them back with a boy in the next lane. Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (a) selfish (b) calm (c) unkind
31. 31.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) The Cookie Stall (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Butterfly at the Window
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal. (c) A boy went to school. Then he came home.
33. 33.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A kite gets stuck high up in a tree” (a) A bamboo pole pokes the kite free (b) The torn page is mended with tape (c) The baker fixes one letter in icing
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Manav watered his tulsi plant every morning. (b) Simran watered her tulsi plant every morning. (c) I watered my tulsi plant every morning.
36. 36.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Catch the ball___” shouted Diya. (a) a full stop (.) (b) an exclamation mark (!) (c) a question mark (?)
37. 37.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) An aunt loses a gold earring (b) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The earring is found beside a flower stand
38. 38.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the music school (b) the back yard (c) his rooftop
39. 39.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Think before you speak.” (a) The Snail and the Beetle (b) The Parrot Who Told Secrets (c) The Langur’s Shiny Bangle
40. 40.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” giggled Diya. (b) “Hee hee, stop tickling me” giggled Diya. (c) Hee hee, stop tickling me, giggled Diya.

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