Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 531 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.What makes the sound “crunch”? (a) a cat (b) a visitor at the door (c) a crisp papad
3. 3.Read the story. How is the problem 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) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) A biscuit and kind words coax the puppy out (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one foggy morning (b) one hot afternoon (c) on a Wednesday evening
5. 5.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Diyas glow at night” (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 6
6. 6.Which strong verb means “spoke in a low, grumpy voice”? (a) soared (b) muttered (c) sipped
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
   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) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) They turned the big blue splash into a lake. (c) He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere.
8. 8.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   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. (a) Riya carried home a cake with her name spelt right. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts.
9. 9.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Sahil rode his new bicycle round the block.” (a) first person (b) third person
10. 10.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (b) My story is about a day at school. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
11. 11.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Kabir rubbed his eyes and nodded off on the sofa.” (a) sad (b) hungry (c) tired
12. 12.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Aarav lit his diya on Diwali night.” (a) first person (b) third person
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Ananya?
    On Science Day, Ananya took her volcano to the science fair. She poured in the vinegar, but nothing happened. Ananya stayed calm and checked every jar again. Joseph brought her fresh baking soda from the lab. This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (a) calm (b) lazy (c) greedy
14. 14.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    After the lunch bell, Advik walked into the music room. A butterfly was beating its wings against the window. Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. Tanvi waved her notebook to guide it outside. Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky. (a) The window is opened to let it out (b) A puppy cannot find its owner (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
15. 15.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    First, tie the string to the kite.
    ___, hold the kite up to the wind.
    Next, let out the string slowly as it rises.
    Finally, wind the string in to bring it down. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
16. 16.What makes the sound “beep”? (a) a microwave (b) a snake (c) a motorbike
17. 17.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Neel. (a) a comma (,) (b) a full stop (.) (c) a question mark (?)
18. 18.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) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. (b) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (c) Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan.
19. 19.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (b) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. (c) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path.
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Arjun (b) Sneha (c) Mrs Rao
21. 21.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Burping Buffalo (b) Journey to the Snowy Peak (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
22. 22.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Broken Swing (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) This Is My Story
23. 23.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Joseph (b) Kiara (c) Zubin
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for 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) The Broken Swing (b) The Kite in the Neem Tree (c) Whose Puppy?
25. 25.These steps to make a fruit salad are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Chop all the fruit into small pieces. (b) Wash the fruit. (c) Mix them in a bowl and serve.
26. 26.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. Aditi did not give up and started all over again. Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (a) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. (b) Her brother Sid held up a board to block the wind. (c) A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere.
27. 27.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.” (a) first person (b) third person
28. 28.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) Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (c) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang.
29. 29.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Shh, Grandpa is taking a nap___” whispered Aarav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) Lightning flashed across the night sky.
31. 31.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Hee hee, stop tickling me,” ___ Pooja. (a) asked (b) giggled (c) sobbed
32. 32.Read the story. Which of these is a character in 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) Yash (b) Pooja (c) Aunt Lata
33. 33.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one spring morning (b) one misty dawn (c) one breezy evening
34. 34.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A puppy has torn a page of a library book (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A baby yak wanders away from the herd
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Maria is cold? (a) Maria was cold. (b) Maria’s nose turned pink, and she pulled on a woolly cap. (c) Maria kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.
36. 36.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 puppy is shivering in the cold rain (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
37. 37.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “The wind plays with my long hair” (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 7
38. 38.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The sun went down behind the hills. (a) The hills went to sleep under a blanket. (b) The sun rose again at once. (c) The sky grew dark, and stars came out.
39. 39.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) The lights go out and her little brother cries (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The village well has dried up
40. 40.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Meera is sad? (a) Meera was sad. (b) Meera licked her lips as the smell of dosas drifted in. (c) Meera’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home.

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