Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 567 · 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.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   Dad put the bread in the toaster. (a) The toast popped up warm and brown. (b) The bread came out frozen. (c) The toaster ate the bread.
2. 2.These steps to make a clay pot are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Roll it into a ball. (b) Knead the clay until it is soft. (c) Leave the pot in the sun to dry.
3. 3.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. (c) Meera shared her parathas with Tenzin to say thank you.
4. 4.Is this sentence showing or telling?
   “Arjun was cold.” (a) telling (b) showing
5. 5.These steps to make tea are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Boil water in a pan. (b) Add tea leaves to the boiling water. (c) Strain the tea into cups.
6. 6.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The baby giggled when Dad made funny noises.
7. 7.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) “Run, the bees are coming!” shouted Aarav. (b) In this story I will write about a tree. (c) One day I woke up and had my breakfast.
8. 8.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) This is my story. I hope you like it. (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) Once there was a dog. It was a dog.
9. 9.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
   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) Nobody buys anything from the stall (b) Hoofprints lead to the lost baby yak (c) A bright sign and a bell bring buyers
10. 10.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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) on a crowded evening (b) one stormy night (c) early one Saturday
11. 11.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One summer holiday, Priya stayed at Nani’s orchard. Every morning, ripe mangoes were missing from the trees. Priya hid behind a bush and saw a monkey, Bholu, take one. She left bananas for Bholu, and he left the mangoes alone. Priya and Nani laughed at the clever plan. (a) during a dry summer (b) one summer holiday (c) one spring morning
12. 12.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One breezy evening, Tanmay played marbles in the back yard. His lucky blue marble rolled into a deep drain. Tanmay could not reach it with his arm or a stick. His sister Gita stuck clay on a stick and lifted it out. Tanmay thanked Gita and kept his marble safe. (a) Rohan (b) Tanmay (c) Gita
13. 13.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) unkind (b) careful (c) greedy
14. 14.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Meera watered the plants in the morning. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The kitten’s fur felt like silk.
15. 15.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is sad? (a) Diya was sad. (b) Tears filled Diya’s eyes, and she stared at the floor. (c) Diya threw down the pencil and shouted, “Not fair!”
16. 16.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) A baby bird falls out of its nest
17. 17.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The night was as dark as ink. (b) The cat sat on the warm mat. (c) The sun was a golden ball of fire.
18. 18.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the BEGINNING? (a) Back on land, Anjali and Appa laughed with relief. (b) One bright morning, Anjali went boating on the backwaters. (c) Anjali pressed her rubber slipper hard over the crack.
19. 19.Why does this opening hook the reader?
    “Hold on tight!” yelled the boatman. (a) it starts with someone speaking (b) it starts with a sound word (c) it starts with a question
20. 20.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    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) Diya (b) Ms Gill (c) Rohan
21. 21.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    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) Sahil (b) Mrs Sen (c) Nisha
22. 22.What kind of story is this?
    A fairy’s wand turns a pumpkin cart into a golden chariot. (a) funny story (b) fairy tale (c) mystery story
23. 23.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) Untitled Story Number One (b) The Story About the Thing (c) The Volcano That Would Not Fizz
24. 24.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    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) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Slipped Chain (c) The Lucky Marble
25. 25.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
26. 26.Read the story. What is the problem in it?
    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) A puppy cannot find its owner (b) The cricket ball splashes into a pond (c) A basket tied to a stick scoops it out
27. 27.What kind of story is this?
    A boy paddles a canoe through crocodile swamps to reach his village. (a) funny story (b) mystery story (c) adventure story
28. 28.Read the story. How is the problem solved?
    One spring afternoon, Simran found a nest on her balcony. A baby sparrow had fallen out and was chirping loudly. Simran put on gloves and lifted it very gently. Dadi held the stool while she put it back in the nest. Simran smiled as the mother sparrow flew home. (a) A baby bird falls out of its nest (b) The baby bird is put back in the nest (c) A farmer shows how to put the chain back
29. 29.Which title best fits a story with this problem?
    “The village well has dried up” (a) Shadows in the Dark (b) The Lost Yak (c) The Dry Well
30. 30.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “Kabir ___ the door when he was cross.” (a) went (b) slammed (c) shut
31. 31.Read the story. When does it take place?
    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 Monday morning (b) one rainy morning (c) one stormy night
32. 32.Which describing word paints the clearest picture?
    “The ___ bus rattled down the road.” (a) good (b) rusty (c) fine
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.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) the sports ground (b) her grandpa’s flat (c) the playground
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) taste
36. 36.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as glass” (a) soft (b) muddy (c) clear
37. 37.Every story needs a problem. Which of these is a problem? (a) the school garden (b) one Monday morning (c) A marble rolls into a deep drain
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “Colourful kites dotted the blue sky.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) sight
39. 39.These steps to fly a kite are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Let out the string slowly as it rises. (b) Wind the string in to bring it down. (c) Tie the string to the kite.
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The pressure cooker hissed three times. (b) The golden sand glittered in the sun. (c) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain.

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