Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 543 · 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.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Once there was a dog. It was a dog. (b) A boy went to school. Then he came home. (c) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark.
2. 2.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) a magic object (c) a missing thing or a secret
3. 3.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Is it time for lunch yet?” ___ Pooja. (a) sobbed (b) giggled (c) asked
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Tenzin’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.” (a) telling (b) showing
5. 5.Which is a feature of a fairy tale? (a) a detective or suspects (b) brave escapes from danger (c) magic, spells or wishes
6. 6.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) sun – cat (b) sun – one (c) balloon – one
7. 7.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
   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) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (b) At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
8. 8.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
   “The ___ dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) okay (b) crispy (c) fine
9. 9.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) cat – dog (b) log – bake (c) log – dog
10. 10.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “Stop that runaway goat___” shouted Fatima. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) an exclamation mark (!)
11. 11.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) Why was the old well glowing at midnight? (b) This is my story. I hope you like it. (c) “I can fly!” said the little elephant.
12. 12.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The shiny pebbles sparkled in the stream.” (a) sparkled (b) shiny (c) pebbles
13. 13.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) honk (b) gentle (c) happy
14. 14.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) The snow was a white blanket on the hills.
15. 15.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Riya dropped a glass on the hard floor. (a) The glass turned into a mango. (b) The glass broke into many pieces. (c) The glass bounced up to the ceiling.
16. 16.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Manav (b) Aarav (c) Mr Bose
17. 17.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aryan is sad? (a) Aryan beamed and hugged everyone in sight. (b) Aryan was sad. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Aryan’s cheek.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Read the story. Which word best describes Aisha?
    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) selfish (b) greedy (c) responsible
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) Mud splashes all over a white uniform
22. 22.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Dad gave a loud ___ in the dusty room.” (a) achoo (b) click (c) crunch
23. 23.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wash your hands:
    ___, wet your hands under the tap.
    Then, rub soap all over them.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry them on a towel. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) did (b) ate (c) munched
25. 25.What makes the sound “sizzle”? (a) pakoras in hot oil (b) a frog (c) a clock
26. 26.Which strong verb means “threw with great force”? (a) gulped (b) gobbled (c) hurled
27. 27.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) on a hot summer night (b) on a Tuesday evening (c) one spring morning
28. 28.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) On bake sale day, Kiara set up a stall at the school gate. (b) Kiara made a bright sign that said “Fresh Cookies!” (c) Soon Kiara had sold every cookie for the library fund.
29. 29.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A monkey found the bananas a shopkeeper had thrown out and ate twenty at once. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache and could not climb for a whole day. The monkey learnt that too much of a good thing is bad. (a) the monkey (b) the bat (c) the shopkeeper
30. 30.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Dry Well (b) A Story That I Wrote One Day (c) Some Things That Happened
31. 31.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) Fresh baking soda makes it fizz (b) Her model volcano will not fizz (c) Wind blows away the rangoli powder
32. 32.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the FIRST line (5 syllables)? (a) A tiny snail climbs the wall (b) A frog on a leaf (c) Ripe mangoes fall from the tree
33. 33.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Imran (b) Zoya (c) Tenzin
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) This Is My Story (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
35. 35.What makes the sound “quack”? (a) a camera (b) a duck (c) a cat
36. 36.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The golden sun rose over the hills.” (a) golden (b) rose (c) sun
37. 37.These steps to send a letter are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Write your letter on a sheet of paper. (b) Write the address and stick a stamp. (c) Drop it in the post box.
38. 38.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Manav (b) Joseph (c) Zubin
39. 39.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A little calf fell ill and could not play. All the other animals went off to the lake, but a young elephant stayed and fanned the calf with its ears. The calf got well at last. The young elephant learnt that a friend is worth staying for. (a) Patience brings good things. (b) Do not give up on a friend. (c) Plan ahead and save for hard times.
40. 40.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “I tied my shoelaces and ran outside.” (a) first person (b) third person

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