Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 540 · 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. Who is the main character?
   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) Zoya (b) Aunt Lata (c) Ananya
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The cactus was prickly when I touched it. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The lemon juice tasted very sour.
3. 3.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ quilt covered the bed.” (a) nice (b) patchwork (c) good
4. 4.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
   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) Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. (b) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. (c) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail.
5. 5.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) quickly (b) knock (c) pencil
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make lemonade:
   ___, cut a lemon in half.
   Then, squeeze the juice into a jug.
   Next, add cold water and a spoon of sugar.
   Finally, stir well and pour it into glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.Which strong verb could replace “wrote” in this sentence?
   “Ishaan wrote a phone number on his hand.” (a) soared (b) munched (c) scribbled
8. 8.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) smell
9. 9.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A jackal tried to frighten a little goat away from the herd. The little goat was scared, but it stood firm and bleated loudly for its friends. The whole herd came running and the jackal ran off. The little goat learnt that being brave works. (a) the jackal (b) the little goat (c) the tiger
10. 10.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “She is too shy to sing in front of others” (a) She sings loudly without a microphone (b) The shoes are swapped back (c) Everyone sings along with her
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young langur found a shiny bangle and waved it in front of every animal to show off. A kite swooped down and snatched it away. The young langur learnt that showing off can lose you what you have. (a) the kite (b) the young langur (c) the cow
12. 12.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    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) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it. (b) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (c) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi.
13. 13.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Shh, the baby is sleeping” whispered Dev. (b) “Shh, the baby is sleeping,” whispered Dev. (c) Shh, the baby is sleeping, whispered Dev.
14. 14.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) There was a house. It had a door. (b) Have you ever heard a tree laugh? (c) Who would steal a whole bus?
15. 15.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) mango (b) clang (c) river
16. 16.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We decorated our cake with cherries. (b) I decorated my cake with cherries. (c) Sahil decorated his cake with cherries.
17. 17.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    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) Aryan made a checklist so he would never forget again. (b) He found that he had left his homework at home. (c) One Monday morning, Aryan sat down in his classroom.
18. 18.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) coat – shell (b) bell – shell (c) bell – balloon
19. 19.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) “Help, the boat is sinking”! shouted Fatima. (b) “Help, the boat is sinking” shouted Fatima. (c) “Help, the boat is sinking!” shouted Fatima.
20. 20.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya shook the branch of the mango tree hard. (a) Apples fell from the mango tree. (b) The tree shook Riya back. (c) Ripe mangoes fell to the ground.
21. 21.These steps to wrap a present are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Put the gift on the wrapping paper. (b) Tie a ribbon on top. (c) Stick the edges with tape.
22. 22.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Where did you put my blue pencil?” ___ Fatima. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The river water felt icy on my feet. (b) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises. (c) Dad sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
24. 24.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The old clock went ___ in the hall.” (a) pop (b) tick-tock (c) ding-dong
25. 25.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. (b) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
26. 26.Which sentence is a simile? (a) We ate rice and dal for dinner. (b) Her hands were as cold as ice cubes. (c) Dad is a walking dictionary.
27. 27.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The lion let out a mighty ___.” (a) woof (b) roar (c) pop
28. 28.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) The glasses are found on top of his head (c) The alarm button brings help
29. 29.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) I helped my father wash the car. (b) Joseph helped his father wash the car. (c) We helped our father wash the car.
30. 30.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
31. 31.Which is the sound word in this sentence?
    “The cow gave a long moo from the shed.” (a) shed (b) moo (c) cow
32. 32.What makes the sound “buzz”? (a) a visitor at the door (b) a lion (c) a bee
33. 33.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to fly a kite:
    ___, tie the string to the kite.
    Then, 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) Finally (c) Then
34. 34.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Grab the rope!” ___ Neel. (a) whispered (b) giggled (c) shouted
35. 35.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A little firefly thought its light was too small to matter. One dark night a lost lamb could not find its way home, and the firefly glowed in front of it. The lamb reached home safely. The little firefly learnt that even a small light matters. (a) the lion (b) the firefly (c) the lamb
36. 36.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A puppy has torn a page of a library book” (a) The Mixed-up Shoes (b) The Torn Page (c) The Birthday Cake Mix-up
37. 37.These steps to make lemonade are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Stir well and pour it into glasses. (b) Cut a lemon in half. (c) Squeeze the juice into a jug.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A hasty squirrel built its nest in a great rush, and the first strong wind blew it down. The second time, it wove every twig carefully, and the nest stayed up all year. The squirrel learnt that careful work lasts. (a) the horse (b) the wind (c) the squirrel
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) I heard waves crashing on the rocks.

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