Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 554 · 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 title sounds most like a funny story? (a) Who Took the Trophy? (b) Escape from Crocodile River (c) The Goat Who Wore Pyjamas
2. 2.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Riya ___ a crunchy apple on the bus.” (a) did (b) munched (c) ate
3. 3.Read the story. When does it take place?
   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) one windy afternoon (b) on a Friday afternoon (c) after the lunch bell
4. 4.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
   One quiet Sunday, Saanvi was visiting her grandpa’s flat. Grandpa could not find his reading glasses anywhere. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Advik opened the window wide and stepped back. (c) Saanvi looked under the sofa and behind every cushion.
5. 5.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 Craft Day (b) one spring morning (c) on a long car trip
6. 6.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The tap was left running in the sink. (a) The sink stayed empty and dry. (b) The water ran back into the tap. (c) Water overflowed onto the floor.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
8. 8.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   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) Ananya (b) Farhan (c) Joseph
9. 9.Read the story. When does it take place?
   One foggy morning, Fatima waited at the railway station. Her train was three hours late. Fatima opened her bag and found a book of puzzles. She and an old man, Mr Iyer, solved puzzles together. The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (a) one foggy morning (b) on bake sale day (c) on Pongal morning
10. 10.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) By noon, Aditi’s rangoli was the brightest on the street. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step.
11. 11.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
    A kitten never washed its paws before eating. Soon it had a terrible tummy ache, and the owl doctor gave it bitter medicine. When it got better, the kitten learnt to wash its paws before every meal. (a) the owl doctor (b) the snake (c) the kitten
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    Priya poured too much water into the small glass. (a) The glass grew bigger to hold it. (b) The water climbed back into the jug. (c) The water spilled over the top.
14. 14.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Fill the watering can at the tap. (b) Put the can back in its place. (c) Carry it to the garden.
15. 15.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) boat – rat (b) night – coat (c) boat – coat
16. 16.Which word fits the gap best?
    “May I borrow your eraser?” ___ Diya. (a) sobbed (b) asked (c) giggled
17. 17.Which title sounds most like an adventure story? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) Rafting Down the Wild River (c) The Wizard’s Silver Wand
18. 18.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the bakery (b) on Science Day (c) A butterfly is trapped at a window
19. 19.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    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. Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (a) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (b) A plumber fixes the dripping tap (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
20. 20.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Lucky Marble (b) This Is My Story (c) A Day When Something Happened
21. 21.What kind of story is this?
    The school trophy goes missing, and Riya follows the clues to find who took it. (a) adventure story (b) funny story (c) mystery story
22. 22.Which pair of words rhyme? (a) wish – house (b) mouse – car (c) mouse – house
23. 23.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) Mud splashes all over a white uniform (b) Blue paint spills over a poster (c) The blue splash is turned into a lake
24. 24.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. (b) One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. (c) Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.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) The Missing Tiffin (b) The Lucky Marble (c) The Lost Earring
27. 27.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. (b) His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (c) One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village.
28. 28.What kind of story is this?
    A boy crosses the hot desert on a camel to bring medicine home. (a) mystery story (b) adventure story (c) funny story
29. 29.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mangoes keep vanishing from the trees” (a) Bananas are left out for the monkey instead (b) A rubber slipper plugs the crack (c) It is built higher up with a moat
30. 30.Which word fits the gap best?
    “Watch out for that car!” ___ Arjun. (a) giggled (b) shouted (c) whispered
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room.
33. 33.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) Meera counted the coins in her piggy bank. (b) Tenzin counted the coins in his piggy bank. (c) I counted the coins in my piggy bank.
34. 34.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) Escape from Crocodile River (b) The Dragon’s Magic Lamp (c) The Cave Explorers
35. 35.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    On a crowded evening, Vihaan went to the city fair. He stopped to watch a juggler and lost his dad. Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform. Officer Kaur called his name on the loudspeaker. In five minutes, Vihaan’s dad came running to him. (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) Every Drop Counts (c) Lost at the Fair
36. 36.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The dog saw its owner come home from work. (a) It made its owner a cup of tea. (b) It wagged its tail and jumped up. (c) It hid and growled at its owner.
37. 37.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The farmer planted rice and the monsoon rains came on time. (a) The rice plants walked to the market. (b) The rice fields grew tall and green. (c) The fields stayed bare and dusty.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “The tree bark felt rough under my fingers.” (a) touch (b) smell (c) taste
39. 39.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Annual Day, Kavya waited to sing in the school hall. Just before her turn, the microphone stopped working. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. (c) Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one.
40. 40.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) I am going to tell you about my holiday. (b) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (c) Hiss! A snake slid out of the water pot.

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