Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 563 · 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 word rhymes with “snake”? (a) light (b) lake (c) wing
2. 2.Which mark goes in the gap?
   “Shh, the film is starting___” whispered Fatima. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
3. 3.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) roar (b) mango (c) green
4. 4.Read the fable. Who learns a lesson in it?
   A young sparrow tried to build a big nest alone and was still working at sunset. The next day the other sparrows of the tree joined in, and the nest was ready by noon. The young sparrow learnt that many hands make light work. (a) the young sparrow (b) the other sparrows (c) the tiger
5. 5.Read the story. Who is the main character?
   One cloudy evening, Omkar heard a mew on his rooftop. A little kitten was stuck behind a water tank. Omkar spoke softly and put a saucer of milk nearby. The kitten tiptoed out to drink the milk. Omkar named her Pixie and gave her a cosy box. (a) Omkar (b) Kavya (c) Pixie
6. 6.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to bake a cake:
   First, mix flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
   Then, pour the mixture into a cake tin.
   Next, bake it in the oven for forty minutes.
   ___, let it cool, then cut a slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
7. 7.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) Sahil (b) Tenzin (c) Pema
8. 8.Which word fits the gap best?
   “Grab the rope!” ___ Pooja. (a) shouted (b) giggled (c) whispered
9. 9.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The snail felt slimy on my palm. (b) The thunder crashed and roared. (c) The golden sand glittered in the sun.
10. 10.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) A kite gets stuck high up in a tree (b) A farmer shows how to put the chain back (c) A bicycle chain slips off halfway up a hill
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “Dad gave a loud ___ in the dusty room.” (a) tick-tock (b) achoo (c) hoot
13. 13.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (b) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
14. 14.These steps to make a paper boat are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Pull the sides open into a boat. (b) Fold it into a triangle shape. (c) Take a sheet of paper.
15. 15.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) Lakshmi (b) Diya (c) Farhan
16. 16.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Vihaan is angry? (a) Vihaan kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (b) Vihaan folded his arms and glared at his brother. (c) Vihaan was angry.
17. 17.Which title sounds most like a fairy tale? (a) The Enchanted Mango Tree (b) The Silly Socks Mix-Up (c) Rafting Down the Wild River
18. 18.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) We wrapped our gift in shiny paper. (b) Priya wrapped her gift in shiny paper. (c) I wrapped my gift in shiny paper.
19. 19.Which word is the adjective (describing word) in this sentence?
    “The cheeky monkey stole Grandpa’s cap.” (a) stole (b) monkey (c) cheeky
20. 20.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “Blue paint spills over a poster” (a) The Mango Mystery (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) The Blue Lake
21. 21.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. (b) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. (c) Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks.
22. 22.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) one misty dawn (b) one Sunday evening (c) one rainy morning
23. 23.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Some Things That Happened (b) The Missing Tiffin (c) A Long Story About a Lot of Stuff
24. 24.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On Pongal morning, Aditi drew a rangoli on the front step. A gust of wind blew the coloured powder everywhere. (a) Kavya took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. (b) Aditi did not give up and started all over again. (c) Neel did not panic and looked at the names inside.
25. 25.Which sound word fits the gap?
    “The frogs ___ all night in the monsoon.” (a) cock-a-doodle-doo (b) oink (c) croak
26. 26.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    On a hot summer night, Sneha read in her flat in Pune. Suddenly the lights went out, and her little brother cried. Sneha found a torch and made shadow animals on the wall. Her brother Arjun giggled at a shadow rabbit. Sneha told stories until the lights came back on. (a) A strong plank and rope make a new seat (b) Shadow animals on the wall make him laugh (c) The lights go out and her little brother cries
27. 27.A haiku has 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables. Which line could be the MIDDLE line (7 syllables)? (a) Green parrots chatter all day (b) Bees hum near the pond (c) Peacocks spread their tails
28. 28.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (c) The fish market had a strong smell.
29. 29.Which word is an onomatopoeia (a word that sounds like the noise it names)? (a) happy (b) teacher (c) crunch
30. 30.Read the story so far. Which sentence is the best ENDING?
    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. (a) The train came, and Fatima had made a new friend. (b) Imran and the whole hall clapped for Kavya. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
31. 31.Which feeling does this sentence show?
    “Ananya’s heart thumped, and she hid under the sheet.” (a) scared (b) angry (c) tired
32. 32.Which sentence is written in third person? (a) Manav found a shell and kept it in his pocket. (b) I found a shell and kept it in my pocket. (c) We found a shell and kept it in our pocket.
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I felt the cool breeze on my face. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
34. 34.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “A new girl has no friends at lunch” (a) A Friend at Lunch (b) The Birthday Cake Mix-up (c) Stuck in the Lift
35. 35.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. Water began to seep in through a crack in the boat. (a) Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. (b) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack. (c) Vihaan stayed calm and went to a lady in uniform.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which mark goes in the gap?
    “I dropped my ice cream in the mud___” sobbed Aarav. (a) a full stop (.) (b) a question mark (?) (c) a comma (,)
38. 38.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    A deer helped a tortoise that was stuck on its back in the sun. Weeks later, the deer’s leg was caught in a tangle of vines by the lake. The tortoise chewed through the vines one by one. The grateful deer learnt that its kindness had come back to it. (a) Do not show off. (b) A kindness is never wasted. (c) Working together makes hard jobs easy.
39. 39.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) Aisha wrote a note and took it to the principal. (b) During a dry summer, Aisha saw a problem in the washroom. (c) Aisha smiled, because every drop of water matters.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Never practise before the show.

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