Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 533 · 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. How is the problem solved?
   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) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) It is built higher up with a moat
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The temple bells rang out loudly. (b) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (c) The bitter gourd tasted bitter.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
4. 4.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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 the first day of school (b) on Science Day (c) on Pongal morning
5. 5.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
   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) A puppy is shivering in the cold rain (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A tap keeps dripping and wasting water
6. 6.What makes the sound “vroom”? (a) a pig (b) a motorbike (c) a steel plate falling
7. 7.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. A tap was dripping, and water was being wasted. (a) Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
8. 8.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to brush your teeth:
   First, wet your toothbrush.
   Then, squeeze a little toothpaste onto it.
   Next, brush every tooth for two minutes.
   ___, rinse your mouth and the brush. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
9. 9.These steps to pack a school bag are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the books and pencil box in the bag. (b) Check the timetable for tomorrow. (c) Zip the bag and keep it by the door.
10. 10.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Neel helped his father wash the car. (b) We helped our father wash the car. (c) I helped my father wash the car.
11. 11.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The camera went click at the party.” (a) click (b) camera (c) party
12. 12.Which strong verb could replace “threw” in this sentence?
    “Dad threw the keys onto the table.” (a) fluttered (b) tossed (c) munched
13. 13.Read the story. When does it take place?
    On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. She knew nobody and sat all alone at lunch. Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. Isha smiled and asked Maria to share her lunch. By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (a) on the first day of school (b) one hot afternoon (c) on Craft Day
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The golden sand glittered in the sun.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) taste
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Watch out for that car!” shouted Arjun. (b) Watch out for that car! shouted Arjun. (c) “Watch out for that car”! shouted Arjun.
16. 16.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sneha (b) Arjun (c) Zoya
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Sneha is hungry? (a) Sneha gobbled the rice and asked for a second helping. (b) Sneha was hungry. (c) Sneha hummed a tune and could not stop smiling.
18. 18.What kind of story is this?
    Two friends follow an old map on a long journey across the hills. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) fairy tale
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The gigantic tree towered over the house.” (a) towered (b) tree (c) gigantic
20. 20.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 horse (b) the old turtle (c) the young deer
21. 21.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) coat – cat (b) rat – bread (c) rat – cat
22. 22.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Mum ___ the muddy floor until it shone.” (a) scrubbed (b) cleaned (c) went
23. 23.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Who painted this lovely picture___” asked Riya. (a) a comma (,) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a full stop (.)
24. 24.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (b) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (c) “The trophy is gone!” gasped the principal.
25. 25.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Simran is scared? (a) Simran’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet. (b) Simran rubbed her hands and blew on her fingers. (c) Simran was scared.
26. 26.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The cat sat on the warm mat. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The fireworks burst like giant flowers.
27. 27.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion. At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head! Grandpa chuckled and gave Saanvi a big hug. (a) Grandpa cannot find his reading glasses (b) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (c) The glasses are found on top of his head
28. 28.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) hiss (b) green (c) quickly
29. 29.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (b) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
30. 30.How many syllables (beats) are in the word “caterpillar”? (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 4
31. 31.Which word rhymes with “fly”? (a) smell (b) high (c) moon
32. 32.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) Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (b) Diya named him Moti and made him a warm bed. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
33. 33.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) okay (b) nice (c) crispy
34. 34.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The speckled owl hooted from the branch.” (a) owl (b) hooted (c) speckled
35. 35.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.
36. 36.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I wrote a letter to my grandmother.” (a) third person (b) first person
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The bees buzzed around the hive. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
38. 38.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pour water gently at the roots. (b) Carry it to the garden. (c) Fill the watering can at the tap.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Imran learnt that snakes should be left to experts. (b) Imran stepped back slowly and did not touch it. (c) One warm evening, Imran opened the garden shed.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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