Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 545 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “Morning bells ring out” (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Tara?
   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) unkind (b) greedy (c) patient
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The playground was an oven in May. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
5. 5.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
   One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short. He tied a basket to a stick and scooped the ball out. (a) By noon, Ishaan was swinging high on the new seat. (b) Yash was proud he had helped, and the trip went on. (c) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game.
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make tea:
   First, boil water in a pan.
   Then, add tea leaves to the boiling water.
   Next, pour in milk and add some sugar.
   ___, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
7. 7.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
   “The crispy dosa crackled on the pan.” (a) dosa (b) crispy (c) crackled
8. 8.Read the story. What is the problem 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) A baby yak wanders away from the herd (b) She is too shy to sing in front of others (c) Everyone sings along with her
9. 9.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is 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) One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. (b) Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (c) At last she laughed, for the glasses were on his head!
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) On Sports Day, Neel lined up at the sports ground. (b) Neel ran in the right shoes and came second. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
11. 11.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) In this story I will write about a tree. (b) Have you ever woken up as tiny as an ant? (c) There was a girl. She had a bag.
12. 12.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A young cuckoo croaked when it first tried to sing. Every morning it practised on the same branch while the other birds laughed. By spring its song was the sweetest in the forest, and the young cuckoo learnt that practice pays. (a) the young cuckoo (b) the other birds (c) the owl
13. 13.Read the story. Which word best describes Ishaan?
    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) hard-working (b) greedy (c) lazy
14. 14.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The dazzling fireworks lit up the sky.” (a) fireworks (b) dazzling (c) lit
15. 15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Ha ha, the goat ate your hat, giggled Imran. (b) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat,” giggled Imran. (c) “Ha ha, the goat ate your hat” giggled Imran.
16. 16.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The scissors went ___ as Mum cut the thread.” (a) roar (b) drip (c) snip
17. 17.What kind of story is this?
    Two cousins explore a deep cave and must escape before the tide comes in. (a) fairy tale (b) adventure story (c) funny story
18. 18.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
    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) careful (b) unkind (c) selfish
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
20. 20.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ lion dozed in the shade.” (a) nice (b) sleepy (c) fine
21. 21.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “A snake is curled up in a shed” (a) She makes a friend by sharing her lunch (b) A snake rescuer carries it away safely (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
24. 24.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to plant a seed:
    ___, fill a small pot with soil.
    Then, make a hole with your finger.
    Next, drop the seed in and cover it.
    Finally, water the pot and keep it in the sun. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
25. 25.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus. (b) It rained all night in our town. (c) His heart was a drum during the race.
26. 26.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The thunder went ___ over the hills.” (a) chirp (b) boom (c) croak
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
29. 29.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Stars blink one by one (b) The old banyan tree (c) My kitten sleeps in the sun
30. 30.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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) The blue splash is turned into a lake (b) The pot is moved into the sunshine (c) A bean seed does not sprout
31. 31.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) house – ring (b) wing – ring (c) wing – sky
32. 32.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) One day I woke up and had my breakfast. (c) Why did the cat bring home a fish every day?
33. 33.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A mouse nibbled through a net to free a trapped pigeon. A month later the mouse fell into a well, and the pigeon dropped a long vine for it to climb. The mouse learnt that when you help others, they help you too. (a) the fox (b) the pigeon (c) the mouse
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The river was a silver ribbon in the valley. (b) My father bought a new umbrella. (c) The jalebi was as sweet as honey.
35. 35.Read the story. Which of these is a character 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) Fatima (b) Rohan (c) Kunal
36. 36.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (b) My little sister is as busy as a bee. (c) The teacher wrote the date on the board.
37. 37.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) The Princess and the Spell (b) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (c) Who Took the Trophy?
38. 38.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
39. 39.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
40. 40.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Ishaan pushed his little sister on the swing. (b) I pushed my little sister on the swing. (c) Nisha pushed her little sister on the swing.

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