Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 555 · 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.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
   “The moon, round and white” (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4
2. 2.Which title sounds most like a mystery story? (a) Stranded on Storm Island (b) Dad’s Very Floury Dinner (c) The Clue in the Old Diary
3. 3.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
   “Grandma ___ her hot tea slowly.” (a) sipped (b) did (c) drank
4. 4.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One misty dawn, Tenzin woke up in his hill village. A baby yak had wandered away from the herd. Tenzin followed its hoofprints down the muddy path. He found it by a stream and gently led it back. His sister Pema gave Tenzin the first cup of butter tea. (a) Tenzin (b) Priya (c) Pema
5. 5.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Strain the tea into cups. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Boil water in a pan.
6. 6.Which strong verb means “walked unsteadily, almost falling”? (a) soared (b) gobbled (c) staggered
7. 7.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) A tiny puppy was shivering under a broken cart. (b) One stormy night, Diya heard a whimper in a lane in Kochi. (c) Diya held out a biscuit and spoke softly to it.
8. 8.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a pancake” (a) flat (b) round (c) tall
9. 9.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) A marble rolls into a deep drain (b) on competition day (c) his rooftop
10. 10.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) “Somebody has eaten my homework!” wailed Kabir. (b) It was a normal day and nothing happened. (c) “Nobody must know about this,” said the old sailor.
11. 11.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ ladder wobbled under Dad’s feet.” (a) good (b) fine (c) rickety
12. 12.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One hot afternoon, Kabir played cricket by the village pond. Farhan hit the ball so hard that it splashed into the water. (a) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (b) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too. (c) Kabir tried to reach it, but his arms were too short.
13. 13.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) her grandpa’s flat (b) a new school (c) the hill road
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. (b) Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (c) A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform.
16. 16.Which word rhymes with “boat”? (a) shell (b) coat (c) rain
17. 17.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) unkind (b) hard-working (c) rude
18. 18.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Kabir is bored? (a) Kabir drummed his fingers and stared at the clock. (b) Kabir was bored. (c) A tear rolled slowly down Kabir’s cheek.
19. 19.Read the story. What is the problem in 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) A boy gets lost in a big crowd (b) Nobody buys anything from the stall (c) His name is called on the loudspeaker
20. 20.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Take a sheet of paper. (b) Pull the sides open into a boat. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
21. 21.These steps to water the plants are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Carry it to the garden. (b) Pour water gently at the roots. (c) Put the can back in its place.
22. 22.Which sentence is written in first person? (a) I fed my goldfish before school. (b) Tenzin fed his goldfish before school. (c) Farhan fed his goldfish before school.
23. 23.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Aarav is bored? (a) Aarav kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Aarav was bored. (c) Aarav kept peeping into the kitchen for lunch.
24. 24.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) Aryan (b) Lakshmi (c) Raju
25. 25.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) lazy (c) careless
26. 26.Read the story. Where does it take place?
    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) the highway (b) his classroom (c) the school hall
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) smell
28. 28.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes LAST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Take a sheet of paper. (c) Float your boat in a puddle.
29. 29.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This story is about a cat and a mouse. (b) There was a house. It had a door. (c) Have you ever met a goat that could read?
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
31. 31.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ floor squeaked under my shoes.” (a) nice (b) okay (c) polished
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Read the story. Where 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) the music room (b) the town hall (c) his rooftop
34. 34.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (b) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
35. 35.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A butterfly is trapped at a window (c) A lift stops between two floors
36. 36.Which is the best solution to this problem?
    “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) Posters help the owner find the puppy
37. 37.Is this sentence showing or telling?
    “Riya was sad.” (a) showing (b) telling
38. 38.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to make a puppet:
    First, find an old sock.
    Then, glue two buttons on it for eyes.
    ___, sew on a red tongue of cloth.
    Finally, slip it on your hand and make it talk. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
39. 39.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) Kabir and Farhan cheered and went on with the game. (b) This time the volcano fizzed, and Ananya won a prize. (c) Advik watched the butterfly flutter away into the sky.
40. 40.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud___” sobbed Farhan. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)

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