Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 532 · 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. Which of these is a character 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) Farhan (b) Diya (c) Arjun
2. 2.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (b) Each time she built a castle, the waves washed it away. (c) During the Christmas holidays, Maria went to the beach.
3. 3.Which sound word fits the gap?
   “The heavy bag fell to the floor with a ___.” (a) crunch (b) thud (c) quack
4. 4.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (b) What if your parrot told everyone your secrets? (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
5. 5.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
   “Aisha lost her pencil box on the bus.” (a) first person (b) third person
6. 6.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
   On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. The red box was hiding under the very last seat. Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you. (a) Whose Puppy? (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Blue Lake
7. 7.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff (b) Whose Puppy? (c) This Is My Story
8. 8.What kind of story is this?
   Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) adventure story (b) mystery story (c) funny story
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (b) One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. (c) A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly.
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a mouse” (a) quiet (b) huge (c) loud
11. 11.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) Maa (b) Manav (c) Ayaan
12. 12.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (b) Splash! Kabir fell straight into the pond. (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.
13. 13.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. Appa rowed fast to the shore while she held it there. (a) Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (b) This time Maria’s castle stood tall until sunset. (c) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief.
14. 14.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) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (b) Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (c) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose”, giggled Vihaan. (b) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose” giggled Vihaan. (c) “Ha ha, you have milk on your nose,” giggled Vihaan.
17. 17.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Waves keep washing the sandcastle away (b) A goat runs loose and eats the spinach (c) It is built higher up with a moat
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Yash is sad? (a) Yash counted the ceiling fans for the tenth time. (b) Tears filled Yash’s eyes, and he stared at the floor. (c) Yash was sad.
19. 19.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Priya is happy? (a) Priya beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Priya’s shoulders drooped as she walked slowly home. (c) Priya was happy.
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) The torn page is mended with tape (b) A pond is dug to catch the rain (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
22. 22.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Rain taps on the roof (b) The baby laughs at the moon (c) Snowflakes land on my warm nose
23. 23.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I flew my kite from the rooftop.” (a) first person (b) third person
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Our cat lets out a sad ___ at night.” (a) hoot (b) vroom (c) meow
25. 25.Which strong verb could replace “moved” in this sentence?
    “The baby moved across the carpet to her toy.” (a) crawled (b) sipped (c) nibbled
26. 26.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot. (c) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir.
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) Hot pakoras on a plate (b) Kites dance in the sky (c) Grandma hums an old sweet song
28. 28.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The rough rope scraped my hands.” (a) scraped (b) rope (c) rough
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Story About the Thing (b) Some Things That Happened (c) The Seed That Would Not Grow
31. 31.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Kavya (b) Imran (c) Simran
32. 32.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) On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. (b) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (c) Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring.
33. 33.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) her flat in Pune (c) one sunny morning
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. Mr Khan, the plumber, fixed the tap the next day. Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (a) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters. (b) A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (c) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom.
35. 35.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    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) She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. (b) Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. (c) One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard.
36. 36.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) characters doing daft things (c) surviving a storm or a flood
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
38. 38.These steps to plant a seed are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Water the pot and keep it in the sun. (b) Make a hole with your finger. (c) Fill a small pot with soil.
39. 39.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
40. 40.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Aarav felt very scared.” (a) telling (b) showing

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